Re: [MBZ] BMW 1971 R75 - what's it worth?

[G Mann via Mercedes]

The "red things" are after market inline fuel filters.

Just listened to the bike running in the video... HORRIBLE carb sync.. who
ever tuned this bike did not know what they were doing... Both idle and
acceleration tell me carbs are not synchronized and likely, timing is not
set correctly.

I presently have two of them, One has sat in storage for 9 years, while I
get "to it"... the other one got ridden once last year. The one in storage
is waiting for the sidecar to be mounted back up and a "refresh".
After seeing the BAT sale price, maybe it's time to shine up and sell.

On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 9:44 PM clay monroe via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I loved my R65LS.  Azure Blau.  Fell in love with the style after seeing a
> buddy who picked up a red one in 1981.  Took me 8 years to get mine.  I
> sold it on after my oldest wanted to have nothing to do with being near it,
> and SWMBA was sure I would end up killing myself when I developed inner ear
> troubles.
>
>
> clay monroe
> redgh...@comcast.net
>
>
>
> > On Sep 27, 2018, at 9:04 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I always wanted a R65 LS and a R65 GS.
> > Unfortunately, so do a lot of people who are more willing to spend money
> than I am.
> >
> > Mitch.
> >
> >
> >> On September 27, 2018 at 11:45 PM clay monroe via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> The R90 is more collectable.  The R75 is a workhorse with not much sexy
> to it.  It did sell well.
> >
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Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Dead short

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Intermittent electrical problems are the toughest to solve, because they are 
intermittent (bad grounds, loose wires, cracked connectors (visibly okay, 
electrically not so much), failing relays, etc.). Dead short, not too bad, but 
can be time consuming. The hardest part in diagnosis sometimes, is locating an 
accurate electrical diagram. Pretty damn hard to get from here to there without 
a roadmap.

Rick


  Original Message  
From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: September 27, 2018 11:46 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Cc: 126die...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Dead short

you are right. (again)   The intermittent stuff is tough, unless you get 
lucky.

All you need is to get a blue shop coat to be as smart or smarter than 
Kent.   (oh, and make videos)  (or post to the fookbase 123 group.)

fmiser via Mercedes wrote:
> Got an email from that amazing guru of Mercedes repair, Kent.
>
> (can you feel the sarcasm)
>
> He says, "A dead short (one that instantly blows fuses) in your
>  Mercedes can be one of the hardest electrical problems to
>  troubleshoot and fix.
>
> I guess my idea of "hard to troubleshoot" and his are different.
> Dead shorts are easy to identify the circuit with a problem, and
> it's clear when the problem is fixed.
>
> I'm reluctant to promote his, ah - err "stuff" - but I'm curious
> if any of the rest of you find it hard to fix dead shorts?  I
> guess mostly I'm trying to get a glimpse of "normal" from wherever
> it is that I am.
>
> 
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Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Dead short

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Dead short: Install solid copper link instead of a fuse, and watch for the
smoke. What's so hard about that?

Intermittent short: ... Now, that is much harder...

Hell, for one of those, I have to wear a WHITE shop coat and put on my blue
gloves...
For an intermittent short, the best fix is a glass and a bottle of 50 yr
old single malt scotch. It doesn't fix the problem, but you care less about
it for a while.

On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 9:46 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> you are right. (again)   The intermittent stuff is tough, unless you get
> lucky.
>
> All you need is to get a blue shop coat to be as smart or smarter than
> Kent.   (oh, and make videos)  (or post to the fookbase 123 group.)
>
> fmiser via Mercedes wrote:
> > Got an email from that amazing guru of Mercedes repair, Kent.
> >
> > (can you feel the sarcasm)
> >
> > He says, "A dead short (one that instantly blows fuses) in your
> >  Mercedes can be one of the hardest electrical problems to
> >  troubleshoot and fix.
> >
> > I guess my idea of "hard to troubleshoot" and his are different.
> > Dead shorts are easy to identify the circuit with a problem, and
> > it's clear when the problem is fixed.
> >
> > I'm reluctant to promote his, ah - err "stuff" - but I'm curious
> > if any of the rest of you find it hard to fix dead shorts?  I
> > guess mostly I'm trying to get a glimpse of "normal" from wherever
> > it is that I am.
> >
> > 
>
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Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Dead short

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

you are right. (again)   The intermittent stuff is tough, unless you get 
lucky.


All you need is to get a blue shop coat to be as smart or smarter than 
Kent.   (oh, and make videos)  (or post to the fookbase 123 group.)


fmiser via Mercedes wrote:

Got an email from that amazing guru of Mercedes repair, Kent.

(can you feel the sarcasm)

He says, "A dead short (one that instantly blows fuses) in your
 Mercedes can be one of the hardest electrical problems to
 troubleshoot and fix.

I guess my idea of "hard to troubleshoot" and his are different.
Dead shorts are easy to identify the circuit with a problem, and
it's clear when the problem is fixed.

I'm reluctant to promote his, ah - err "stuff" - but I'm curious
if any of the rest of you find it hard to fix dead shorts?  I
guess mostly I'm trying to get a glimpse of "normal" from wherever
it is that I am.





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Re: [MBZ] BMW 1971 R75 - what's it worth?

[clay monroe via Mercedes]

I loved my R65LS.  Azure Blau.  Fell in love with the style after seeing a 
buddy who picked up a red one in 1981.  Took me 8 years to get mine.  I sold it 
on after my oldest wanted to have nothing to do with being near it, and SWMBA 
was sure I would end up killing myself when I developed inner ear troubles.


clay monroe
redgh...@comcast.net



> On Sep 27, 2018, at 9:04 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I always wanted a R65 LS and a R65 GS. 
> Unfortunately, so do a lot of people who are more willing to spend money than 
> I am. 
> 
> Mitch. 
> 
> 
>> On September 27, 2018 at 11:45 PM clay monroe via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> The R90 is more collectable.  The R75 is a workhorse with not much sexy to 
>> it.  It did sell well.
> 
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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Dead short

[fmiser via Mercedes]

Got an email from that amazing guru of Mercedes repair, Kent. 

(can you feel the sarcasm) 

He says, "A dead short (one that instantly blows fuses) in your
Mercedes can be one of the hardest electrical problems to
troubleshoot and fix.

I guess my idea of "hard to troubleshoot" and his are different.
Dead shorts are easy to identify the circuit with a problem, and
it's clear when the problem is fixed.

I'm reluctant to promote his, ah - err "stuff" - but I'm curious
if any of the rest of you find it hard to fix dead shorts?  I
guess mostly I'm trying to get a glimpse of "normal" from wherever
it is that I am.

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Re: [MBZ] BMW 1971 R75 - what's it worth?

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Whole buncha stuff wrong on that R75/5  1973+ toaster side covers, 
wheels appear to be alum alloy, not stock, chrome center stand, black 
label Bing carbs, chrome starter cover, aircleaner box, valve covers.   
I don't know what the red thing is sticking out.  Whatever it is, it 
does not belong there.








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Re: [MBZ] BMW 1971 R75 - what's it worth?

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

I always wanted a R65 LS and a R65 GS. 
Unfortunately, so do a lot of people who are more willing to spend money than I 
am. 

Mitch. 


> On September 27, 2018 at 11:45 PM clay monroe via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> The R90 is more collectable.  The R75 is a workhorse with not much sexy to 
> it.  It did sell well.

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Re: [MBZ] ISO used Hirschmann antenna for my 123 wagon

[clay monroe via Mercedes]

What is wrong with yours?  I may have parts you can use

clay monroe
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> On Sep 27, 2018, at 10:35 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> If anyone can has a working 300TD antenna (unique to a W123 wagon) they're
> willing to part with please contact me offlist.  Must be an OEM antenna,
> not aftermarket.
> 
> Andrew
> 1983 300TD
> 367 k miles, white/blue
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Re: [MBZ] BMW 1971 R75 - what's it worth?

[clay monroe via Mercedes]

The R90 is more collectable.  The R75 is a workhorse with not much sexy to it.  
It did sell well.

clay monroe
redgh...@comcast.net



> On Sep 27, 2018, at 9:04 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Drool-la-la.
> 
> I had a 1960 R25 single cylinder BMW in college.  Never drove the twins but
> this one is so cool.  They are very quiet (shaft driven vs. chain) and
> feature neutral between each gear.  How amazing is that?  I have no idea
> what it's worth.  Any predictions?  If pressed I would guess $15k.
> 
> Mercedes content:  One BAT commenter writes: "These BMW’s are incredible.
> These motors are incredibly reliable. It’s like the motorcycle equivalent
> of a W123 Mercedes Diesel."
> 
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-bmw-r-75-5/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-09-27
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[MBZ] OT: Now Jaime really has to bid on these speakers

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

DCM's top bookshelf speakers, starting bid $30 this time, the seller must 
really want them gone. 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/153197240746

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

My question was tongue in cheek, but I'm glad you answered it anyway.
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Target Sports has CCI Blazers for $190/case and Mini-Mag Hollow Points for 
$300/case
Seems to be the lowest price today with free shipping on case lots. 
When I ordered a case of 9mm with free shipping last year they charged me $6 
for either insurance or adult signature required. I don't recall seeing the $6 
before I finalized the order but it wasn't a big enough surprise to complain 
about. 
https://ammoseek.com/ammo/22lr/CCI?ikw=mini-mag

> On September 27, 2018 at 3:40 PM Craig via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> Where did you purchase them?
> 
> 
> Craig

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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

Hey Dan,

Actually I think that was the one I was trying to describe.  I believe 
the 60 is the Tubular magazine version and mine is a model 70 which is 
the shorter Carbine with a 6 rd clip.  For the money I think they're 
hard to beat!  Plus there are tons on the used rifle racks.


Good luck with yours! Mine's going on 51 years of ownership and use.   
If you ever need to remove the bolt (they eventually get dirty and cause 
misfires) be careful when removing the spring and metal guide pin.  I 
was putting mine back together and the pin slipped and flew over my 
shoulder with the pin.  Found the spring, the pin is still missing.  
;-\  There's not much behind my chair where I was sitting when it 
slipped (but evidently enough);  but I looked, my wife looked and I 
finally bought a new one from Brownell's for $3 and change.


LarryT
91 300D
06 E350 (For Sale)  ;-)

On 09/27/2018 12:28 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Since this was from May..

I ended up with a Marlin 60. Nice rifle, amazingly accurate and fun to shoot.

Just got 5,000 rounds of .22LR on Tuesday, so I’ll probably head to the range 
this weekend.

-D


On Sep 27, 2018, at 10:47 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes  
wrote:

Sorry I failed to write sooner, hope this is in time.   If not, you can never 
have too many 22s! ;-) I don't think you can not go wrong with the Marlin range 
of 22's.  They're semi auto and not expensive - around $250 IIRC - and 
available with aa tubular magazine or a clip.  They also make a bolt action 
version.  My Dad gave me mine in 1967 when I was 17 and it still shoots 
perfectly. Finally got my wife to go to the range with me and she loves that 22!

Good luck,

LarryT



On 05/25/2018 3:04 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
I know some here have .22 caliber rifles they plink with.

I’m thinking about buying one myself, and would be interested in what others 
have and are actively using, and for what.

Thanks!

-D

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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

I shoot 22LR with a bull barreled Savage bolt action and have found the 
Wolf Target Match is very accurate.  Unfortunately, it's hard to find at 
times, and it can take some time to get if out of stock.  ;-)  My friend 
& I went together and bought a few thousand rounds of Wolf year before 
last and it took almost 16 months for them to fill the order (Midway 
IIRC)!  We got them for about $4.48/box - I think we bought almost at 
the peak of the shortage time frame, but it was a super price.  We also 
bought when they were on sale and maybe they delayed shipping in the 
hope we'd give up?  We try to shoot 36 gr at less than Mach 1.  That is 
supposed to be more accurate (if they don't break the sound barrier) but 
who knows.


But they eventually shipped and we're still shooting them.  I think my 
best group was a 4 shot group in a 3/8" circle (maybe a touch smaller) 
at 50 yards.   No, I'll never be a pro, but I can hit what I shoot 
at   We try to go to the range every Wed. to shoot with our friends 
- mostly guys we worked with over the years, weather permitting - it's 
been a hit, Wet summer.  I think I heard we're on track to have the 
rainiest year on record if we get just another 1" or so.  (Va.)


LarryT


On 09/27/2018 5:00 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

  Mini-mags are fine, I prefer Winchester Super-X. For a long time Super-X was 
the only high velocity full weight (40gr) .22 you could get. IIRC Mini-mags 
used to be .36gr.
We used to shoot a lot of metallic silhouette, the 100 yard targets in the expert 
clasI shoots were heavy and required a 40gr bullet at high velocity (well high 
velocity for a .22) within 1" of the top of the target for them to fall 
reliably. Everybody used Super-X. I don't remember if there was a special version or 
not but Winchester's site doesn't list one now.
-Curt

 On Thursday, September 27, 2018, 1:50:42 PM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes 
 wrote:
  
  CCI Mini-mags, only ones I buy.  Get them in 5,000 round bundles and they’re only about $0.05/6 a round.  Can’t beat them. CCI makes the best rimfire cartridges here are, in my humble opinion.  I have used Remington Thunderbolt and they seem to work OK, but CCI is my go-to for rimfire cartridges.


-D


On Sep 27, 2018, at 1:26 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:

On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:28:59 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
 wrote:


Just got 5,000 rounds of .22LR on Tuesday, so I’ll probably head to the
range this weekend.

What is the manufacturer of the 5k rounds?

I once bought a box of 500 Remington .22 LR. I had a lot of trouble with
them in my Ruger 10/.22 with lots of misfires -- rim punched, but no boom.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

[Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes]

I recall one of the shooting sport magazines did a .22 ammo study. I don't 
recall if it was grouping analysis or weights and measurements, but I do recall 
that Super-X came out on top. They were my preferred hunting loads, after 
modding them to a flat meplat with a trim die made for that purpose. I liked to 
do some squirrel hunting before the deer season to sharpen my eye, as well as 
scouting for buck sign.

Greg 

-Original Message-
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

 Mini-mags are fine, I prefer Winchester Super-X. For a long time Super-X was 
the only high velocity full weight (40gr) .22 you could get. IIRC Mini-mags 
used to be .36gr.
We used to shoot a lot of metallic silhouette, the 100 yard targets in the 
expert class were heavy and required a 40gr bullet at high velocity (well high 
velocity for a .22) within 1" of the top of the target for them to fall 
reliably. Everybody used Super-X. I don't remember if there was a special 
version or not but Winchester's site doesn't list one now.
-Curt

On Thursday, September 27, 2018, 1:50:42 PM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 CCI Mini-mags, only ones I buy.  Get them in 5,000 round bundles and they’re 
only about $0.05/6 a round.  Can’t beat them. CCI makes the best rimfire 
cartridges here are, in my humble opinion.  I have used Remington Thunderbolt 
and they seem to work OK, but CCI is my go-to for rimfire cartridges.

-D

> On Sep 27, 2018, at 1:26 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:28:59 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> Just got 5,000 rounds of .22LR on Tuesday, so I’ll probably head to the
>> range this weekend.
> 
> What is the manufacturer of the 5k rounds?
> 
> I once bought a box of 500 Remington .22 LR. I had a lot of trouble with
> them in my Ruger 10/.22 with lots of misfires -- rim punched, but no boom.
> 
> 
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Mini-mags are fine, I prefer Winchester Super-X. For a long time Super-X was 
the only high velocity full weight (40gr) .22 you could get. IIRC Mini-mags 
used to be .36gr.
We used to shoot a lot of metallic silhouette, the 100 yard targets in the 
expert class were heavy and required a 40gr bullet at high velocity (well high 
velocity for a .22) within 1" of the top of the target for them to fall 
reliably. Everybody used Super-X. I don't remember if there was a special 
version or not but Winchester's site doesn't list one now.
-Curt

On Thursday, September 27, 2018, 1:50:42 PM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 CCI Mini-mags, only ones I buy.  Get them in 5,000 round bundles and they’re 
only about $0.05/6 a round.  Can’t beat them. CCI makes the best rimfire 
cartridges here are, in my humble opinion.  I have used Remington Thunderbolt 
and they seem to work OK, but CCI is my go-to for rimfire cartridges.

-D

> On Sep 27, 2018, at 1:26 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:28:59 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> Just got 5,000 rounds of .22LR on Tuesday, so I’ll probably head to the
>> range this weekend.
> 
> What is the manufacturer of the 5k rounds?
> 
> I once bought a box of 500 Remington .22 LR. I had a lot of trouble with
> them in my Ruger 10/.22 with lots of misfires -- rim punched, but no boom.
> 
> 
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 I found the Thunderbolts to shoot okay when they would go off. I don't know 
that I've ever had any really inaccurate .22 ammunition, the gun and the 
shooter are way more important...
-Curt

On Thursday, September 27, 2018, 1:51:37 PM EDT, Greg Fiorentino via 
Mercedes  wrote:  
 
 Sometime between 20 and 25 years ago I took my Rem. 541T to the range and 
fired a 1/2" 100 yd. 5 shot group...with Thunderbolts. I was astonished. I do 
not recall ever having ignition problems with this ammo. YMMV! My buddy with me 
at the time was shooting a Japanese-made .375 H&H...and shot even tighter 
groups. Obviously conditions must have been optimal.

Greg

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Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 10:29 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Curt Raymond
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

 Remington Thunderbolt .22 used to be truly awful, they bulk packed and often 
they would misfire and require multiple hits. More recently they seem to be 
better but I still avoid them if possible.
I forget what Winchester calls their cheap bulk pack but I don't remember 
having trouble with them or Federal.
-Curt

    On Thursday, September 27, 2018, 1:27:14 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:28:59 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Just got 5,000 rounds of .22LR on Tuesday, so I’ll probably head to the
> range this weekend.

What is the manufacturer of the 5k rounds?

I once bought a box of 500 Remington .22 LR. I had a lot of trouble with
them in my Ruger 10/.22 with lots of misfires -- rim punched, but no boom.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Wilton wheels

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Nah, you need 
this:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j7BplVWpUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVAK-S_1vhUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBq7fh7uvW8
-Curt

On Thursday, September 27, 2018, 2:56:13 PM EDT, WILTON via Mercedes 
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 Yep, that's what I need.

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Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Slightly OT: EMP Preparedness

[Scott Ritchey via Mercedes]

Maybe too dire but a snappy read:
https://www.amazon.com/EMP-Equipping-Modern-Patriots-Survival/dp/0615885926/


> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of G
> Mann via Mercedes
> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 2:13 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List 
> Cc: G Mann 
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Slightly OT: EMP Preparedness
> 
> I'm a diesel Ford truck guy, presently own 5. So, I may have some 
> qualifications
> to answer your question.
> 
> Prior to 1994, the International engines Ford used were Indirect Injection, 
> with
> Mechanical injection pumps. The only electrical device which is EMP sensitive
> is the fuel solenoid, mounted on top front of the mechanical IP..
> It requires 12V to turn on fuel flow to the IP With that solenoid 
> energized,
> you can roll the truck down a hill, or pull it with a mule [put it in second 
> gear,
> get it rolling with clutch in.. pop clutch to rotate engine and it will 
> start.]
> 
> Post 1994, injection became "direct injection" with a computer controlling
> injectors to open and close fuel flow to each cylinder. That computer takes an
> electronic signal off another electrical device called "Cam Position Sensor"
> which tells the computer the cylinder position for fuel injection and 
> timing...
> There are a number of other electric systems and sensors that "run the
> engine".. such as throttle position sensor... you foot runs an electronic 
> sensor
> to select desired engine speed... not a throttle cable like pre 94 mechanical
> injection.
> 
> So, if you have a post 94 Ford Diesel Power Stroke truck... and an EMP event,
> carry a good set of walking shoes or a bicycle... cause you won't be driving 
> it
> home...  and you'll need a bunch of electronic test equipment to determine
> what is fried...[which also got fried, most likely]
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 10:38 AM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> > Recent information has been coming out about the vulnerability of the
> > US to an EMP attack. I recall the press touting the "failure" of a
> > NORK hydrogen bomb test because it had a low yield. I knew at the time
> > that the test was no failure, but was about a very lightweight weapon
> > that could be carried by the barely adequate missile technology they
> > had so that it could be used as an EMP.
> >
> >
> >
> > My questions are:
> >
> >
> >
> > Would my '97 Powerstroke 7.3 be functional after such an attack?
> >
> >
> >
> > If not, are there components I could keep on hand in a Faraday Cage to
> > get it back in service?
> >
> >
> >
> > Greg
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Re: [MBZ] For Rich -Floyd in SC - High and dry still?

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On Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:19:10 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes
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> I saw one of Floyd's weather stations last night, it was impressive.

Someone needs to post pictures of those and where they were installed.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

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I used Remington Golden Bullets for some time, as I could often find them on 
sale in boxes of 500.  They always worked well for me.

 I’ve just gotten more involved in buying bulk so I don’t have to make trips to 
the store or shop around for ammo.  When I want to go to the range I always 
know I have ammo at home and ready to go...

-D

> On Sep 27, 2018, at 4:14 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I always had good luck with Remington Golden Bullets in my semi auto pistols 
> and rifles.
> 
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>> Dan--- via Mercedes
>> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 1:50 PM
>> To: Mercedes Discussion List 
>> Cc: d...@penoff.com
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles
>> 
>> CCI Mini-mags, only ones I buy.  Get them in 5,000 round bundles and they’re
>> only about $0.05/6 a round.  Can’t beat them. CCI makes the best rimfire
>> cartridges here are, in my humble opinion.  I have used Remington
>> Thunderbolt and they seem to work OK, but CCI is my go-to for rimfire
>> cartridges.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Sep 27, 2018, at 1:26 PM, Craig via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:28:59 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
 Just got 5,000 rounds of .22LR on Tuesday, so I’ll probably head to
 the range this weekend.
>>> 
>>> What is the manufacturer of the 5k rounds?
>>> 
>>> I once bought a box of 500 Remington .22 LR. I had a lot of trouble
>>> with them in my Ruger 10/.22 with lots of misfires -- rim punched, but no
>> boom.
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

[Scott Ritchey via Mercedes]

I always had good luck with Remington Golden Bullets in my semi auto pistols 
and rifles.

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> Dan--- via Mercedes
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> Cc: d...@penoff.com
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles
> 
> CCI Mini-mags, only ones I buy.  Get them in 5,000 round bundles and they’re
> only about $0.05/6 a round.  Can’t beat them. CCI makes the best rimfire
> cartridges here are, in my humble opinion.  I have used Remington
> Thunderbolt and they seem to work OK, but CCI is my go-to for rimfire
> cartridges.
> 
> -D
> 
> > On Sep 27, 2018, at 1:26 PM, Craig via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> >
> > On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:28:59 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> >  wrote:
> >
> >> Just got 5,000 rounds of .22LR on Tuesday, so I’ll probably head to
> >> the range this weekend.
> >
> > What is the manufacturer of the 5k rounds?
> >
> > I once bought a box of 500 Remington .22 LR. I had a lot of trouble
> > with them in my Ruger 10/.22 with lots of misfires -- rim punched, but no
> boom.
> >
> >
> > Craig
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[MBZ] Fwd: Pressed Aluminum Rims for W113 Mercedes Benz

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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Target Sports.

-D

> On Sep 27, 2018, at 3:40 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 13:49:53 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> CCI Mini-mags, only ones I buy.  Get them in 5,000 round bundles and
>> they’re only about $0.05/6 a round.  Can’t beat them. CCI makes the
>> best rimfire cartridges here are, in my humble opinion.  I have used
>> Remington Thunderbolt and they seem to work OK, but CCI is my go-to for
>> rimfire cartridges.
> 
> Where did you purchase them?
> 
> 
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

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On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 13:49:53 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes
 wrote:

> CCI Mini-mags, only ones I buy.  Get them in 5,000 round bundles and
> they’re only about $0.05/6 a round.  Can’t beat them. CCI makes the
> best rimfire cartridges here are, in my humble opinion.  I have used
> Remington Thunderbolt and they seem to work OK, but CCI is my go-to for
> rimfire cartridges.

Where did you purchase them?


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Wilton wheels

[G Mann via Mercedes]

No need for air cleaners, At full throttle, your life expectancy will not
exceed any engine damage from FOD ingestion.

Second thought... I should own that, it would fit in one of the baggage
bays on the Mercedes bus and "make a statement" at any camp ground...;))

On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 11:56 AM WILTON via Mercedes 
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>
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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

My range maxes out at 25 yards, but at that the Marlin with a small scope that 
came with it can easily do a 1” group.  There’s a state owned and operated 
rifle range about 45 minutes away in Lakeland that I want to go to some time 
with a bunch of my hardware that hasn’t been tested beyond my home range’s 
limits.

I would take the Marlin, my SKS, Ruger Super Single Six and probably my 1911.

-D

> On Sep 27, 2018, at 1:50 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Sometime between 20 and 25 years ago I took my Rem. 541T to the range and 
> fired a 1/2" 100 yd. 5 shot group...with Thunderbolts. I was astonished. I do 
> not recall ever having ignition problems with this ammo. YMMV! My buddy with 
> me at the time was shooting a Japanese-made .375 H&H...and shot even tighter 
> groups. Obviously conditions must have been optimal.
> 
> Greg
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt 
> Raymond via Mercedes
> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 10:29 AM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Cc: Curt Raymond
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles
> 
> Remington Thunderbolt .22 used to be truly awful, they bulk packed and often 
> they would misfire and require multiple hits. More recently they seem to be 
> better but I still avoid them if possible.
> I forget what Winchester calls their cheap bulk pack but I don't remember 
> having trouble with them or Federal.
> -Curt
> 
>On Thursday, September 27, 2018, 1:27:14 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes 
>  wrote:  
> 
> On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:28:59 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> Just got 5,000 rounds of .22LR on Tuesday, so I’ll probably head to the
>> range this weekend.
> 
> What is the manufacturer of the 5k rounds?
> 
> I once bought a box of 500 Remington .22 LR. I had a lot of trouble with
> them in my Ruger 10/.22 with lots of misfires -- rim punched, but no boom.
> 
> 
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Wilton wheels

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Yep, that's what I need.

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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

[Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes]

Sometime between 20 and 25 years ago I took my Rem. 541T to the range and fired 
a 1/2" 100 yd. 5 shot group...with Thunderbolts. I was astonished. I do not 
recall ever having ignition problems with this ammo. YMMV! My buddy with me at 
the time was shooting a Japanese-made .375 H&H...and shot even tighter groups. 
Obviously conditions must have been optimal.

Greg

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Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 10:29 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Curt Raymond
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

 Remington Thunderbolt .22 used to be truly awful, they bulk packed and often 
they would misfire and require multiple hits. More recently they seem to be 
better but I still avoid them if possible.
I forget what Winchester calls their cheap bulk pack but I don't remember 
having trouble with them or Federal.
-Curt

On Thursday, September 27, 2018, 1:27:14 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:28:59 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Just got 5,000 rounds of .22LR on Tuesday, so I’ll probably head to the
> range this weekend.

What is the manufacturer of the 5k rounds?

I once bought a box of 500 Remington .22 LR. I had a lot of trouble with
them in my Ruger 10/.22 with lots of misfires -- rim punched, but no boom.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

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CCI Mini-mags, only ones I buy.  Get them in 5,000 round bundles and they’re 
only about $0.05/6 a round.  Can’t beat them. CCI makes the best rimfire 
cartridges here are, in my humble opinion.  I have used Remington Thunderbolt 
and they seem to work OK, but CCI is my go-to for rimfire cartridges.

-D

> On Sep 27, 2018, at 1:26 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:28:59 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> Just got 5,000 rounds of .22LR on Tuesday, so I’ll probably head to the
>> range this weekend.
> 
> What is the manufacturer of the 5k rounds?
> 
> I once bought a box of 500 Remington .22 LR. I had a lot of trouble with
> them in my Ruger 10/.22 with lots of misfires -- rim punched, but no boom.
> 
> 
> Craig
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[MBZ] ISO used Hirschmann antenna for my 123 wagon

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

If anyone can has a working 300TD antenna (unique to a W123 wagon) they're
willing to part with please contact me offlist.  Must be an OEM antenna,
not aftermarket.

Andrew
1983 300TD
367 k miles, white/blue
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Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Slightly OT: EMP Preparedness

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Remember - all those wires going into and out of those boxes act as
antennas - collecting EM radiation. You have to shield the entire system,
not just the box boxes.

On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 9:52 AM G Mann via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Likely just radar. Military has some pretty high output radar in early
> warning systems and missile defense systems of about that era. Most likely,
> the magic ignition box was not shielded in any way from the microwave
> output of said radar... since it was a repeat event, and duration was
> short, about the sweep time of a large array radar antenna...
>
> On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 12:49 AM archer75--- via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 26 Sep 2018 23:19:12 -0500
> > fmiser via Mercedes  wrote:
> >
> > > > Greg wrote:
> > >
> > > > Recent information has been coming out about the vulnerability
> > > > of the US to an EMP attack.
> > >
> > > As I understand, EMP (Electro Magnetic Pulse) is the result of a
> > > high-altitude "dirty" explosion that releases lots of gamma rays.
> > > Those rays, as they "cut" the earth's magnetic field, generate an
> > > EMP.  Most of the energy in an EMP is likely very similar to
> > > lightning.
> > >
> > > Yes, the USA has a lot of electronics.  And an EMP could really
> > > cause a mess.  My (limited) analysis is that a major solar storm
> > > is a greater risk than an EMP - but it typically much lower
> > > frequency so will effect power distribution system but not have
> > > much effect on our cars.
> > >
> > > > My questions are:
> > > >
> > > > Would my '97 Powerstroke 7.3 be functional after such an attack?
> > >
> > > My guess - probably.  The electronics in that are fairly well
> > > shielded and are pretty rugged.  The engine control computer has
> > > to have a fair amount of filtering on the inputs to keep the
> > > automotive EM junk out.
> > >
> > > > If not, are there components I could keep on hand in a Faraday
> > > > Cage to get it back in service?
> > >
> > > The engine control computer is what I would expect to be the most
> > > vulnerable.  The injectors are pretty tough and rather buried.
> > > The alternator is pretty tough due to the current it has to handle.
> > >
> > > I guess I would probably put an engine control computer, one each
> > > of the sensors, and the alternator's electronic voltage
> > > regulator.  If you care about the body computer, I guess one of
> > > those too.
> > >
> > > And a cage may not be needed.  No wires connected could be enough
> > > to keep out the gremlins.  However, if that's why I was keeping a
> > > spare, I would sure keep it in an aluminum pouch, inside a
> > > static-dissipating bag.
> > >
> > > But really it is _ALL_ speculation.  The last actual EMP from a
> > > weapon was a test done in USSR in 1962 or so and there was not
> > > much but power to disrupt.  It did do that.
> > >
> > > Here are some links from my researching this a number of years ago
> > > http://www.futurescience.com/emp/test184.html
> > > http://www.futurescience.com/emp.html
> > > http://www.futurescience.com/emp/emp-protection.html
> > > http://www.futurescience.com/emp/emp-grounding.html
> > > http://www.futurescience.com/emp/emp-notes.html
> > > http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1783/1
> > > http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1549/2
> > > http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1549/1
> > > http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1553/1
> > >
> > >
> > > http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1656/1
> > .
> >
> > I was travelling on an insterstate to a major city. About a hundred miles
> > from there I was driving through the area of a medium sized town.
> Probably
> > 20 or 30 miles away on the other side of the town was a fairly large Air
> > Force Base.
> > Just before entering the most populated part of the town my engine quit.
> > After probably 3 or 4 seconds it started again. This was during the late
> > 1980s and I was driving a '73 Chrysler Volare.
> > I didn't think much
> >  about it since the Volare was about 15 years old, and the small metal
> > encased solid state switching unit that energized the coil which fired
> the
> > plugs would go bad periodically after acting funky for a while. I always
> > carried a spare and it was easy to change,
> > Before the next trip to the big city I put in a new switching unit from
> > the dealer and expected no more trouble for a while, but the same thing
> > happended at the same place with the engine again dying for 3 or 4
> seconds.
> > Having read or heard something about experiments with "death rays" and
> > such, I began to suspect that the air force base was beaming some sort of
> > electromagnetic energy strong enough to freeze a solid state circuit
> > encased in steel.
> > The next trip to the big city I cut over behind the AFB to see if such a
> > "beam" might be detected there; assuming that some sort of high powered
> > asircraft landing system might be the cause. Sure en

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Remington Thunderbolt .22 used to be truly awful, they bulk packed and often 
they would misfire and require multiple hits. More recently they seem to be 
better but I still avoid them if possible.
I forget what Winchester calls their cheap bulk pack but I don't remember 
having trouble with them or Federal.
-Curt

On Thursday, September 27, 2018, 1:27:14 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:28:59 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Just got 5,000 rounds of .22LR on Tuesday, so I’ll probably head to the
> range this weekend.

What is the manufacturer of the 5k rounds?

I once bought a box of 500 Remington .22 LR. I had a lot of trouble with
them in my Ruger 10/.22 with lots of misfires -- rim punched, but no boom.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:28:59 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Just got 5,000 rounds of .22LR on Tuesday, so I’ll probably head to the
> range this weekend.

What is the manufacturer of the 5k rounds?

I once bought a box of 500 Remington .22 LR. I had a lot of trouble with
them in my Ruger 10/.22 with lots of misfires -- rim punched, but no boom.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Larry,

You need to check the dates on these messages...this one was from nearly a year 
ago!

In Florida private sales are not regulated, other than you can’t sell to anyone 
who would check the wrong boxes on a NICS application.  Otherwise, it’s a 
simple arms length sale. I’ve bought and sold a number of times through the 
Florida Gun Trader, a web site that provides a place for residents of the state 
to buy and sell firearms. Always met nice, law abiding folks with common 
interests and often great knowledge of the firearm being bought or sold.

-D “Anything less than 1,000 rounds isn’t enough.”

> On Sep 27, 2018, at 10:35 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> My apologies, I seem to have failed to reply to your question. Don't know if 
> you were asking 'tongue in cheek' or serious, but there is no gun show loop 
> hole.  The only thing I think they're talking about it when people run into 
> each other in the parking lot and one has a gun they're willing to sell.  
> Same could be said for the "Walmart Loop Hole".  I don't think any dealers 
> with tables in aa gun show will sell without a background check.  We always 
> have several State Police both uniformed and undercover watching the sales 
> inside the shows and I'd bet they would only sell one without a NICS check - 
> and that would probably be to a officer in disguise!  I can only speak of the 
> Va shows of course.
> 
> The problem with legislating against parking lot sales is where do you draw 
> the line?  I'm sure the anti-gun people would write the laws so I couldn't 
> give my son one of my guns or even loan a friend a gun to try at the range as 
> that could technically be called a "transfer".  I would think if they made it 
> illegal to sell guns in the parking lot of a gun show they would stop the few 
> transactions that take place there, but IMO will always be ways for someone 
> with a gun and a desire for money to find a person with cash and a shady 
> background to get together.  But I don't think parking lot sales are a big 
> source of guns used in crime or terrorism.  The case could be made the gov't 
> made more guns available to criminals than the occasional illegal gun show 
> park. lot sale.  Of course it doesn't take a large % of crimes involving a 
> particular type of gun to create a huge media circus.  Semi-auto rifles are 
> used in less than 1% of crimes cut you'd never know it from the way Assault 
> Rifle Madness takes over ever so often... (The % is actually approx .02% IIRC)
> 
> LarryT
> 
> 
>> On 11/09/2017 9:02 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
>> Larry did you purchase that via the "gun show loop hole"?  Glad to hear you
>> like it, I'm not a fan.
>> 
>> I watched NPR a couple nights ago, some D senator on the most recent mass
>> shooting in TX kept hammering on about the gun show loop hole, he must have
>> mentioned it about 20 times.  Completely ignored the fact that the TX
>> church shooter purchased his guns illegally, no additional laws would have


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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Since this was from May.. 

I ended up with a Marlin 60. Nice rifle, amazingly accurate and fun to shoot.

Just got 5,000 rounds of .22LR on Tuesday, so I’ll probably head to the range 
this weekend.

-D

> On Sep 27, 2018, at 10:47 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Sorry I failed to write sooner, hope this is in time.   If not, you can never 
> have too many 22s! ;-) I don't think you can not go wrong with the Marlin 
> range of 22's.  They're semi auto and not expensive - around $250 IIRC - and 
> available with aa tubular magazine or a clip.  They also make a bolt action 
> version.  My Dad gave me mine in 1967 when I was 17 and it still shoots 
> perfectly. Finally got my wife to go to the range with me and she loves that 
> 22!
> 
> Good luck,
> 
> LarryT
> 
> 
>> On 05/25/2018 3:04 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>> I know some here have .22 caliber rifles they plink with.
>> 
>> I’m thinking about buying one myself, and would be interested in what others 
>> have and are actively using, and for what.
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] Andrew

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Oh, the answer is no.  But thanks for asking.

On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 12:00 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> It’s what they use in DC area
>
> Seriously though that is not a bad looking car, guy would probably take
> $300 to unload it. Might just need filters and some purge and trans fluid
> change then drive the hell out of it. Kleb could give it to his wife.
>
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
>
> > On Sep 26, 2018, at 2:48 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Doesn't look like it.
> >
> > You'll have to pay in crypto-currency.  Is that something from Tales from
> > the Crypt?
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 2:25 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Is it a turbo?
> >>
> >> On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 12:27 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> Pick this thing up, so Max can rescue it.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> https://annapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-mercedes-300-project-or/6684629164.html
> >>>
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[MBZ] BMW 1971 R75 - what's it worth?

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Drool-la-la.

I had a 1960 R25 single cylinder BMW in college.  Never drove the twins but
this one is so cool.  They are very quiet (shaft driven vs. chain) and
feature neutral between each gear.  How amazing is that?  I have no idea
what it's worth.  Any predictions?  If pressed I would guess $15k.

Mercedes content:  One BAT commenter writes: "These BMW’s are incredible.
These motors are incredibly reliable. It’s like the motorcycle equivalent
of a W123 Mercedes Diesel."

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-bmw-r-75-5/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-09-27
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Re: [MBZ] Andrew

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

It’s what they use in DC area

Seriously though that is not a bad looking car, guy would probably take $300 to 
unload it. Might just need filters and some purge and trans fluid change then 
drive the hell out of it. Kleb could give it to his wife. 

--FT
Sent from iPhone

> On Sep 26, 2018, at 2:48 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
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> 
> Doesn't look like it.
> 
> You'll have to pay in crypto-currency.  Is that something from Tales from
> the Crypt?
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
> 
> 
> On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 2:25 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> Is it a turbo?
>> 
>> On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 12:27 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> Pick this thing up, so Max can rescue it.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> https://annapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-mercedes-300-project-or/6684629164.html
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] My 06 E350 problems - FYI Warranty Extensions

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

Sorry - my mistake - was replying to a different message.


On 09/14/2018 10:35 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:

So that one's gas, not diesel?
For sale?

Rick


The 05 e320 I just picked up yesterday and getting ready to start driving home 
had the fuel tank replaced 3 times by the PO. It seems it’s going to be ready 
for a 4th soon. It will be going in for the SBC when it gets back.


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Re: [MBZ] My 06 E350 problems - FYI Warranty Extensions

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

Yes, it's gas.

LarryT


On 09/14/2018 10:35 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:

So that one's gas, not diesel?
For sale?

Rick


The 05 e320 I just picked up yesterday and getting ready to start driving home 
had the fuel tank replaced 3 times by the PO. It seems it’s going to be ready 
for a 4th soon. It will be going in for the SBC when it gets back.


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Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Slightly OT: EMP Preparedness

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Likely just radar. Military has some pretty high output radar in early
warning systems and missile defense systems of about that era. Most likely,
the magic ignition box was not shielded in any way from the microwave
output of said radar... since it was a repeat event, and duration was
short, about the sweep time of a large array radar antenna...

On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 12:49 AM archer75--- via Mercedes <
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> On Wed, 26 Sep 2018 23:19:12 -0500
> fmiser via Mercedes  wrote:
>
> > > Greg wrote:
> >
> > > Recent information has been coming out about the vulnerability
> > > of the US to an EMP attack.
> >
> > As I understand, EMP (Electro Magnetic Pulse) is the result of a
> > high-altitude "dirty" explosion that releases lots of gamma rays.
> > Those rays, as they "cut" the earth's magnetic field, generate an
> > EMP.  Most of the energy in an EMP is likely very similar to
> > lightning.
> >
> > Yes, the USA has a lot of electronics.  And an EMP could really
> > cause a mess.  My (limited) analysis is that a major solar storm
> > is a greater risk than an EMP - but it typically much lower
> > frequency so will effect power distribution system but not have
> > much effect on our cars.
> >
> > > My questions are:
> > >
> > > Would my '97 Powerstroke 7.3 be functional after such an attack?
> >
> > My guess - probably.  The electronics in that are fairly well
> > shielded and are pretty rugged.  The engine control computer has
> > to have a fair amount of filtering on the inputs to keep the
> > automotive EM junk out.
> >
> > > If not, are there components I could keep on hand in a Faraday
> > > Cage to get it back in service?
> >
> > The engine control computer is what I would expect to be the most
> > vulnerable.  The injectors are pretty tough and rather buried.
> > The alternator is pretty tough due to the current it has to handle.
> >
> > I guess I would probably put an engine control computer, one each
> > of the sensors, and the alternator's electronic voltage
> > regulator.  If you care about the body computer, I guess one of
> > those too.
> >
> > And a cage may not be needed.  No wires connected could be enough
> > to keep out the gremlins.  However, if that's why I was keeping a
> > spare, I would sure keep it in an aluminum pouch, inside a
> > static-dissipating bag.
> >
> > But really it is _ALL_ speculation.  The last actual EMP from a
> > weapon was a test done in USSR in 1962 or so and there was not
> > much but power to disrupt.  It did do that.
> >
> > Here are some links from my researching this a number of years ago
> > http://www.futurescience.com/emp/test184.html
> > http://www.futurescience.com/emp.html
> > http://www.futurescience.com/emp/emp-protection.html
> > http://www.futurescience.com/emp/emp-grounding.html
> > http://www.futurescience.com/emp/emp-notes.html
> > http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1783/1
> > http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1549/2
> > http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1549/1
> > http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1553/1
> >
> >
> > http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1656/1
> .
>
> I was travelling on an insterstate to a major city. About a hundred miles
> from there I was driving through the area of a medium sized town. Probably
> 20 or 30 miles away on the other side of the town was a fairly large Air
> Force Base.
> Just before entering the most populated part of the town my engine quit.
> After probably 3 or 4 seconds it started again. This was during the late
> 1980s and I was driving a '73 Chrysler Volare.
> I didn't think much
>  about it since the Volare was about 15 years old, and the small metal
> encased solid state switching unit that energized the coil which fired the
> plugs would go bad periodically after acting funky for a while. I always
> carried a spare and it was easy to change,
> Before the next trip to the big city I put in a new switching unit from
> the dealer and expected no more trouble for a while, but the same thing
> happended at the same place with the engine again dying for 3 or 4 seconds.
> Having read or heard something about experiments with "death rays" and
> such, I began to suspect that the air force base was beaming some sort of
> electromagnetic energy strong enough to freeze a solid state circuit
> encased in steel.
> The next trip to the big city I cut over behind the AFB to see if such a
> "beam" might be detected there; assuming that some sort of high powered
> asircraft landing system might be the cause. Sure enough, the same thing
> happened.
> Was it a landing system or was it experiments with "death rays"? I never
> figured it out.
> Gerry
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Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

Sorry I failed to write sooner, hope this is in time.   If not, you can 
never have too many 22s! ;-) I don't think you can not go wrong with the 
Marlin range of 22's.  They're semi auto and not expensive - around $250 
IIRC - and available with aa tubular magazine or a clip.  They also make 
a bolt action version.  My Dad gave me mine in 1967 when I was 17 and it 
still shoots perfectly. Finally got my wife to go to the range with me 
and she loves that 22!


Good luck,

LarryT


On 05/25/2018 3:04 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:

I know some here have .22 caliber rifles they plink with.

I’m thinking about buying one myself, and would be interested in what others 
have and are actively using, and for what.

Thanks!

-D

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

My apologies, I seem to have failed to reply to your question. Don't 
know if you were asking 'tongue in cheek' or serious, but there is no 
gun show loop hole.  The only thing I think they're talking about it 
when people run into each other in the parking lot and one has a gun 
they're willing to sell.  Same could be said for the "Walmart Loop 
Hole".  I don't think any dealers with tables in aa gun show will sell 
without a background check.  We always have several State Police both 
uniformed and undercover watching the sales inside the shows and I'd bet 
they would only sell one without a NICS check - and that would probably 
be to a officer in disguise!  I can only speak of the Va shows of course.


The problem with legislating against parking lot sales is where do you 
draw the line?  I'm sure the anti-gun people would write the laws so I 
couldn't give my son one of my guns or even loan a friend a gun to try 
at the range as that could technically be called a "transfer".  I would 
think if they made it illegal to sell guns in the parking lot of a gun 
show they would stop the few transactions that take place there, but IMO 
will always be ways for someone with a gun and a desire for money to 
find a person with cash and a shady background to get together.  But I 
don't think parking lot sales are a big source of guns used in crime or 
terrorism.  The case could be made the gov't made more guns available to 
criminals than the occasional illegal gun show park. lot sale.  Of 
course it doesn't take a large % of crimes involving a particular type 
of gun to create a huge media circus.  Semi-auto rifles are used in less 
than 1% of crimes cut you'd never know it from the way Assault Rifle 
Madness takes over ever so often... (The % is actually approx .02% IIRC)


LarryT


On 11/09/2017 9:02 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Larry did you purchase that via the "gun show loop hole"?  Glad to hear you
like it, I'm not a fan.

I watched NPR a couple nights ago, some D senator on the most recent mass
shooting in TX kept hammering on about the gun show loop hole, he must have
mentioned it about 20 times.  Completely ignored the fact that the TX
church shooter purchased his guns illegally, no additional laws would have
stopped him.  Sadly in this particular case the AF dropped the ball and did
not enter his felony conviction for domestic violence into the NCIC
database (actually Naval Consolidated Brig in Miramar may be taking the
heat, as that is where he was imprisoned, but I'm not sure if the staff
there was supposed to do that or the AF bubbas at the court martial that
convicted and sentenced him).

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Thu, Nov 9, 2017 at 8:54 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


I bought a new FS92 at a gun show and it's a great gun.  It runs thru 9mm
ammo of any kind whether sore bought on home reloaded.  I even started
using cast bullets without issues.

If you find the 92 you want I don't think you'll be disappointed.

LarryT

91 300D



On 11/07/2017 3:11 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:


I was giving some thought to buying a Beretta 92 FS.

Any fellow listers familiar with this pistol, or have some direct
experience they might want to share?

Thanks,

Dan

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

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

Hey Wilt, Did you do OK during recent H'cane?  Thoughts and prayers for 
you - let me know if I can help in any way...  I should have asked 
sooner - very sorry -


Larry


On 05/30/2018 11:19 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote:

I'm okay; still lurking.

Thanks

Wilt

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Re: [MBZ] 2006 MB E350 For Sale

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Good luck with your sale!  Did the CEL / balance shaft issue arise
immediately after you bought the car, or did you buy it with the problem?
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 8:46 AM Larry Turner via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Hi Gang,
>
>  I am posting the details of my 2006 E350AWD on the off chance
> someone might be interested in buying it.   I picked it up from the
> local dealer (Richmond, Va) last Thursday (9/20) after they replaced the
> complete fuel tank assembly which included the Pump, Filter, and a bunch
> of related odds and ends in and around the tank.Most of the Fuel
> Bladder Assy. is under the rear seat...BTW...
>
>  Some of this is stuff I've talked about before on this forum, but
> in the interest of accuracy I'll list it again here.  They also checked
> the CEL issue and as expected reported that the counterbalance gear is
> worn, possibly to a completely smooth surface.  2 different people at
> the dealer told me they have rebuilt similarly affected engines only to
> have the customer say they can't tell any difference (must have been
> very frustrating after spending over $5k for a engine rebuild!).  So I
> am going to do as they suggested and drive it and ignore the light.  And
> hopefully I won't have any further problems with it.  It may not have
> any problems, hopefully.
>
>  Other than that it runs great.  Starts instantly.  BTW, it needs a
> new main battery - the one in the trunk was recently charged but it
> probably won't last more than a few days.  I thought it was getting weak
> but couldn't bring myself to pay the dealer almost $400 for one.I'm
> not expecting it to sell fast so I'll find a serviceable battery and
> install it.
>
>  The body looks great.  Wheels could use a good cleaning and paint
> job but they clean up pretty well during a normal car wash pretty well.
> The engine is complete will all parts present.  The exhaust is in great
> condition..  I haven't crawled under it to check the exhaust but there's
> no leaks as far as I can tell/hear.
>
>  Did I say the fuel pump and tank system are new ;-) The interior is
> average for a 12 year old car although the chrome plastic plating MB
> selected has flaked off the door opening handles in places.  Some of the
> other interior colored plastic trim is worn also but it's not very
> noticeable IMO.
>
>  All the gauges, cruise control and AC work great.  The AC actually
> get too cold at times during our 95F+ V. humid days this summer.   The
> heat works just as well.
>
>  The Windshield washer reservoir leaks badly.  I haven't been able
> to get access to it to see if a hose has pulled off it or not as it's
> behind the right front tire.  It may be a easy fix but I can't get to it.
>
>  The tires will pass inspection and are probably about 45-50% worn.
>
>  I will also include the OM (paper copy) and a WSM (computer version).
>
>  I'm asking (don't laugh or spit out your coffee) $5500.  NADA
> average is $5630.  But we all know the  issues it has and I'm willing to
> negotiate the price some... (I know it has problems but it IS paid for,
> which is a value to me)  ;-)
>
>  I can post photos tomorrow if anyone wishes  It's a pretty much
> plain vanilla version of the E350
>
> Thanks gang,
>
> LarryT
>
> 91 300D
>
> 06 E350
>
>
>
>
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[MBZ] 2006 MB E350 For Sale

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

Hi Gang,

    I am posting the details of my 2006 E350AWD on the off chance 
someone might be interested in buying it.   I picked it up from the 
local dealer (Richmond, Va) last Thursday (9/20) after they replaced the 
complete fuel tank assembly which included the Pump, Filter, and a bunch 
of related odds and ends in and around the tank.    Most of the Fuel 
Bladder Assy. is under the rear seat...BTW...


    Some of this is stuff I've talked about before on this forum, but 
in the interest of accuracy I'll list it again here.  They also checked 
the CEL issue and as expected reported that the counterbalance gear is 
worn, possibly to a completely smooth surface.  2 different people at 
the dealer told me they have rebuilt similarly affected engines only to 
have the customer say they can't tell any difference (must have been 
very frustrating after spending over $5k for a engine rebuild!).  So I 
am going to do as they suggested and drive it and ignore the light.  And 
hopefully I won't have any further problems with it.  It may not have 
any problems, hopefully.


    Other than that it runs great.  Starts instantly.  BTW, it needs a 
new main battery - the one in the trunk was recently charged but it 
probably won't last more than a few days.  I thought it was getting weak 
but couldn't bring myself to pay the dealer almost $400 for one.    I'm 
not expecting it to sell fast so I'll find a serviceable battery and 
install it.


    The body looks great.  Wheels could use a good cleaning and paint 
job but they clean up pretty well during a normal car wash pretty well.  
The engine is complete will all parts present.  The exhaust is in great 
condition..  I haven't crawled under it to check the exhaust but there's 
no leaks as far as I can tell/hear.


    Did I say the fuel pump and tank system are new ;-) The interior is 
average for a 12 year old car although the chrome plastic plating MB 
selected has flaked off the door opening handles in places.  Some of the 
other interior colored plastic trim is worn also but it's not very 
noticeable IMO.


    All the gauges, cruise control and AC work great.  The AC actually 
get too cold at times during our 95F+ V. humid days this summer.   The 
heat works just as well.


    The Windshield washer reservoir leaks badly.  I haven't been able 
to get access to it to see if a hose has pulled off it or not as it's 
behind the right front tire.  It may be a easy fix but I can't get to it.


    The tires will pass inspection and are probably about 45-50% worn.

    I will also include the OM (paper copy) and a WSM (computer version).

    I'm asking (don't laugh or spit out your coffee) $5500.  NADA 
average is $5630.  But we all know the  issues it has and I'm willing to 
negotiate the price some... (I know it has problems but it IS paid for, 
which is a value to me)  ;-)


    I can post photos tomorrow if anyone wishes  It's a pretty much 
plain vanilla version of the E350


Thanks gang,

LarryT

91 300D

06 E350




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Re: [MBZ] Max's latest MB adventure for your reading pleasure

[MG via Mercedes]

It is, as long as you have a way to lift the 
car enough to do the work under it.


MG

Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Yesterday afternoon I visited the SEMRA (South East Mercedes Rescue
Association) storage deposit to retrieve a half-axle for my 124.193.  The
mission was to remove an axle from a complete rear-axle sub-frame assembly,
which included all the parts from the differential out to the brake
calipers and all the suspension bits.

Armed with only hand tools, Aero-Kroil and brake cleaner, the axle nut at
the wheel carrier proved to be a tough nut to get off.  I struggled to get
enough leverage to hold the sub-frame assembly while using a breaker bar on
the nut.  Even worse, the cheapo 30mm 12-pt socket from Hazard Fraught was
not a really nice tight fit and the nut faces were rather shallow, so
slipping and rounding off the nut was a real risk.  Fortunately the brake
pads were rusted in place on the caliper, so I didn't have to deal with the
nut/axle/differential all turning with the torque from the breaker bar.

Finally I figured out how to wedge a short board into the assembly so that
I could get that nut loose.  After that I only had to remove the six bolts
holding the other end of the axle to the stub on the side of the diff,
which was easy enough if a little awkward.  Used a broken broom stick and a
hammer to drive the end of the axle out of the wheel carrier, and then
clean up and put the tools away and done.

Bottom line: it should be a lot easier to do all this axle work when the
sub-frame is still mounted under a car.
-
Max
Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Slightly OT: EMP Preparedness

[archer75--- via Mercedes]

On Wed, 26 Sep 2018 23:19:12 -0500
fmiser via Mercedes  wrote:

> > Greg wrote:
> 
> > Recent information has been coming out about the vulnerability
> > of the US to an EMP attack.
> 
> As I understand, EMP (Electro Magnetic Pulse) is the result of a
> high-altitude "dirty" explosion that releases lots of gamma rays.
> Those rays, as they "cut" the earth's magnetic field, generate an
> EMP.  Most of the energy in an EMP is likely very similar to
> lightning.
> 
> Yes, the USA has a lot of electronics.  And an EMP could really
> cause a mess.  My (limited) analysis is that a major solar storm
> is a greater risk than an EMP - but it typically much lower
> frequency so will effect power distribution system but not have
> much effect on our cars.
> 
> > My questions are:
> > 
> > Would my '97 Powerstroke 7.3 be functional after such an attack?
> 
> My guess - probably.  The electronics in that are fairly well
> shielded and are pretty rugged.  The engine control computer has
> to have a fair amount of filtering on the inputs to keep the
> automotive EM junk out.
> 
> > If not, are there components I could keep on hand in a Faraday
> > Cage to get it back in service?
> 
> The engine control computer is what I would expect to be the most
> vulnerable.  The injectors are pretty tough and rather buried.
> The alternator is pretty tough due to the current it has to handle.
> 
> I guess I would probably put an engine control computer, one each
> of the sensors, and the alternator's electronic voltage
> regulator.  If you care about the body computer, I guess one of
> those too.
> 
> And a cage may not be needed.  No wires connected could be enough
> to keep out the gremlins.  However, if that's why I was keeping a
> spare, I would sure keep it in an aluminum pouch, inside a
> static-dissipating bag.
> 
> But really it is _ALL_ speculation.  The last actual EMP from a
> weapon was a test done in USSR in 1962 or so and there was not
> much but power to disrupt.  It did do that.
> 
> Here are some links from my researching this a number of years ago
> http://www.futurescience.com/emp/test184.html
> http://www.futurescience.com/emp.html
> http://www.futurescience.com/emp/emp-protection.html
> http://www.futurescience.com/emp/emp-grounding.html
> http://www.futurescience.com/emp/emp-notes.html
> http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1783/1
> http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1549/2
> http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1549/1
> http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1553/1
> 
> 
> http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1656/1
.

I was travelling on an insterstate to a major city. About a hundred miles from 
there I was driving through the area of a medium sized town. Probably 20 or 30 
miles away on the other side of the town was a fairly large Air Force Base.
Just before entering the most populated part of the town my engine quit. After 
probably 3 or 4 seconds it started again. This was during the late 1980s and I 
was driving a '73 Chrysler Volare. 
I didn't think much
 about it since the Volare was about 15 years old, and the small metal encased 
solid state switching unit that energized the coil which fired the plugs would 
go bad periodically after acting funky for a while. I always carried a spare 
and it was easy to change,
Before the next trip to the big city I put in a new switching unit from the 
dealer and expected no more trouble for a while, but the same thing happended 
at the same place with the engine again dying for 3 or 4 seconds.
Having read or heard something about experiments with "death rays" and such, I 
began to suspect that the air force base was beaming some sort of 
electromagnetic energy strong enough to freeze a solid state circuit encased in 
steel.
The next trip to the big city I cut over behind the AFB to see if such a "beam" 
might be detected there; assuming that some sort of high powered asircraft 
landing system might be the cause. Sure enough, the same thing happened.
Was it a landing system or was it experiments with "death rays"? I never 
figured it out.
Gerry

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