If you ever come across one of these cars, be aware that the removal of the
instrument cluster is no longer performed using the hooks. Trim has to be
removed around the cluster to expose screws that hold the cluster in place.
I yanked on mine for a minute this evening with the expectation of
Yup. And I recall the G5 cheese graters, especially the water cooled ones and
what a nightmare they could be…when the cooling system leaked.
I can’t hear the fans on my 5.1 unless I’m running HandBrake or rendering
video. And then I just barely hear them spool up, and I don’t have to look to
Certainly good advice on how to respond to the insco.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Jun 5, 2019, 7:02 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> A friend got in a crash this morning in her 2008 Volvo C30, that little
> hatchback coupe. It was in pretty decent
Book em Danno
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My read is that the skin is not necessary for maximum cooling potential.
IOW, it can run naked without damage, no matter what you do. Sounds
like it can be a hot one, too. Running one of those at full roar for 8 hours
a day would cost $160/yr at my house, for the electricity alone. In a
24x7
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On Wed, 5 Jun 2019 20:32:10 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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> 1.4kw (I assume that's power supply output, not input) sounds like you
> can use it as a substitute for those little electric space heaters.
Indeed. If you can afford the computer, I guess you can afford the
increased
dunno. At 11 grand, I won't be buying one.
Curt, what ballpark range would a similarly decked out (Spec) new
winders system with appropriate licenses cost?
Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote on 6/5/19 7:32 PM:
On June 5, 2019 at 8:20 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote:
So what does "it can run
We have a forensic workstation in our office that produces so much heat we had
to run a duct to it from the air handler. It’s got four GPUs in it to do some
serious number crunching. Almost as bad as a large production server for an ESX
environment or a blade server rack...
-D
> On Jun 5,
> On June 5, 2019 at 8:20 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
> So what does "it can run fully unconstrained without being turned off"
> mean?
The first Mac product that can run at maximum load without melting?
1.4kw (I assume that's power supply output, not input) sounds like you can use
it as a
On Wed, 5 Jun 2019 20:03:44 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> There is going to be a rack mount option.
>
> -D
I found a picture of it on:
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-news/apple-wwdc-2019-06-03-worldwide-developers-conference-keynote-itunes-mac-ios-live-blog-today/
After the picture,
gofer it! I wish it was closer and at the right time of the year. I'd
grab it. Wrong place and time for me.
Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 6/5/19 12:35 PM:
Manual transmission with a reconditioned diesel engine. Very Rusty
Body. Needs alternator and power steering belt to run. I
> On June 5, 2019 at 8:03 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> May have to pay dealer or someone to re-program
> after the airbags are replaced?
After I paid somebody $40 each to clear the crash codes out of two airbag
computers, I found out that somebody with a really good scan
So what’s the Choirboy going to do now? That didn’t last long. Can’t imagine it
was profitable with places like BAT.
-D
> On Jun 5, 2019, at 8:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> CHip Lamb is exiting the brokerage of high end collector cars. Maybe you
> can move into some of
CHip Lamb is exiting the brokerage of high end collector cars. Maybe
you can move into some of the vacuum. Don't own any, don't take
delivery to keep SWMBO happy. All you need is a computer and an internet
conncetion.
Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 6/5/19 6:55 PM:
Keep records of
My '95 E300 buy-back price was $300, so total check will be about $3100.
Plenty more than I need to make a decent looking repair. She should pray
for a total loss, get some junk-yard air bags and a door, buy you a PDR kit
for $70 and you can probably make it look pretty darn decent, and she'll
There is going to be a rack mount option.
-D
> On Jun 5, 2019, at 7:34 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> The old Mac Pro was called a cheese grater, I don't see this one any more
> grater-y than the old one. It does look like a kitchen implement though.
> Still won't mount easily
Keep records of your buyers (name, contact info, addresses) so that you
have a network when the time comes to re-enter "the game".
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Charleston SC
On Wed, Jun 5, 2019 at 7:05 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> The slow erosion of my parts collection
ok, you can claim the nubie award.
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote on 6/5/19 2:38 PM:
My first message was sent on Oct. 2, 2006. is there a rewards program?
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The old Mac Pro was called a cheese grater, I don't see this one any more
grater-y than the old one. It does look like a kitchen implement though. Still
won't mount easily in a standard rack...
-Curt
On Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 6:36:15 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes
wrote:
THe
If it has air bags that deploy in sets, she should replace the driver's side
ones if she's going to drive it.
The US cars tend to deploy head curtains in all or nothing fashion, and other
side bags in full side fashion, but I don't know about Volvo.
If she keeps the car and lets them mess up
Actually, people I know in the business have been referring to it as the
“colander”. That seems more appropriate looking at the holes in it.
-D using his 5.1 cheesegrater
> On Jun 5, 2019, at 6:35 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> THe mac pro cylinder is gone.
> The new Mac pro
The slow erosion of my parts collection proceeds apace.
Today I parted with a pair of speedo clusters for R107 (also w116) both
mechanical, one more new with some electrical hook up to the speedo. Fellow
who took them home is the guy who did the body work on Allen two years ago when
the drunk
A friend got in a crash this morning in her 2008 Volvo C30, that little
hatchback coupe. It was in pretty decent condition, she took pretty
good care of it. Whatever hit it dented in the passenger door and the
panel right behind the door ahead of the rear wheel. Looks like the
side airbags
Those are tempering temperatures only. Actual hardening requires cherry-red for
steel. I'm sure most of you know this better than I do. And someone else
mentioned self-cleaning oven, but couldn't that damage the temper of some
alloys?
Greg
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I like the smell of gunpow der in the morning! Hoppes #9 is a good
runner up, as is the WWII GI bore cleaner.
Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote on 6/5/19 12:19 PM:
Personally, my preferred scent is "Wet Gun Dog", but Hoppe's is a close second.
Greg
THe mac pro cylinder is gone.
The new Mac pro will be
Wait for it...
Called the cheese grater!
Forwarded Message
Apple's 2019 WWDC announcement
The new Mac Pro that will be available to buy in the fall is a hot topic
because of its design (the term "cheese grater"
> On June 5, 2019 at 3:54 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> wrote:
> When the dynamic duo return, you get
> to say "look Honey, I cleaned the oven."
...in response to their questions about "what smells?".
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On Wed, 5 Jun 2019 17:28:07 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
wrote:
> HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Not off list ...
> On 6/5/19 3:51 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
> > Andrew inquires:
> >
> >> My first message was sent on Oct. 2, 2006. is there a rewards
> >> program?
> > Yes, and no.
> > If
> On June 5, 2019 at 3:25 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
>
>
>
> So, it's not a function of simply pitching an assembled nozzle into the
> barbque and waiting... General terms are 450F to 475F for time adjusted
> for component size, with ramp up and cool down so metallurgy of base part
> is
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
--R
On 6/5/19 3:51 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
Andrew inquires:
My first message was sent on Oct. 2, 2006. is there a rewards program?
Yes, and no.
If you read all related Mercedes posts intently, and follow the advice given
diligently,
yes, your reward is
Another reason why I really like my outdoor kitchen with a gas self cleaning
oven. Now if I just had a dishwasher out there….
-D
> On Jun 5, 2019, at 4:43 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
>
> i want to see video of how that works out..hahahaha
>
> The oven and house will forever smell of
i want to see video of how that works out..hahahaha
The oven and house will forever smell of burning diesel, I'm sure SHMBO
will forgive you. after the divorce is final... ;))
On Wed, Jun 5, 2019 at 12:55 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
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> Basically, send
I tried an experiment and hit the defrost button, and got a nice blast of
heat, so my clamp-off of the heater hose is not effective, and my problem
could be improper signaling to the monovalve to turn on the heat.
However, after thinking about failure modes, if the expansion valve opened
up wide
Basically, send SWMBO, and SWMBOette out for lunch, pitch the injector parts in
the oven,
put it on "self clean" and see what happens. When the dynamic duo return, you
get
to say "look Honey, I cleaned the oven."
Rick
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In other words - priceless.
On Wed, Jun 5, 2019 at 3:52 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Andrew inquires:
>
> >My first message was sent on Oct. 2, 2006. is there a rewards program?
>
> Yes, and no.
> If you read all related Mercedes posts intently, and follow the
Andrew inquires:
>My first message was sent on Oct. 2, 2006. is there a rewards program?
Yes, and no.
If you read all related Mercedes posts intently, and follow the advice given
diligently,
yes, your reward is becoming a highly informed classic Mercedes aficionado.
If you read all related
My first message was sent on Oct. 2, 2006. is there a rewards program?
On Wed, Jun 5, 2019 at 12:52 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
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> I am not entirely sure how long I have been reading this forum. I looked
> back, and determined that I acquired the 76 300D in
OK thanks!
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On Wed, Jun 5, 2019 at 3:26 PM G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> Hard question, since the component parts are multiple different materials
> and to truly restore to the FAA requirement of "As good or better than new
> manufacturer standards" required
Actually the turbo failed, still pretty cool.
https://jalopnik.com/how-to-transform-a-fire-charred-runaway-diesel-into-a-p-1835237957
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Hard question, since the component parts are multiple different materials
and to truly restore to the FAA requirement of "As good or better than new
manufacturer standards" required dismantle to component level, then each
component held at temp without damage to the base material.
So, it's not a
Grant - what is the specified time and temperature for baking injectors?
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On Wed, Jun 5, 2019 at 1:41 PM G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> Both the short and long answer to that question is "NO".
>
> For a nozzle to convert a liquid to atomized droplets requires very
> On June 5, 2019 at 1:09 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
> Not the least of which reasons is the soot on the windshield ...
I thought of that after I sent my message.
Do these kids really want their windshields to look like their taillights?
Maybe they do.
"it's not illegally tinted,
I hadn't heard of #9 injector cleaner before this month so I haven't tried it,
but the stuff Grant describes on diesel injectors sounds more like what #9 is
designed to remove (combustion residue) than the varnish on vergasser
injectors.
Mitch.
> On June 5, 2019 at 1:07 PM Dan--- via
Yeah that's what I was thinking. Guy just wants to be rid of it, $300
and it's gone, then flip it to one of the FakeBook boys for whatever
nonsense they might have in mind. Or put it in this 78 300CD I have?
h
--FT
On 6/5/19 1:51 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote:
I just sold a
I'm with you, "Wet Gun Dog" however, was found objectionable by 11 of my 13
ex wives ;))
On Wed, Jun 5, 2019 at 10:20 AM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes <
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> Personally, my preferred scent is "Wet Gun Dog", but Hoppe's is a close
> second.
>
> Greg
>
> -Original
I just sold a three pedal set up from my parts stash for $450. No car
included, just the bits
clay monroe
> I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm
> looking for didn't fall out.
> On Jun 5, 2019, at 10:47 AM, G Mann via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Manual
Manual trans and all the bits to make a 3 peddle car are worth $500, I
would think.
Throw a fresh battery in it... crank it up and drive it total loss charging
system on the U Haul trailer.
On Wed, Jun 5, 2019 at 10:36 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Manual
There are two bottom feeder specials on the list. An almost k’leb price 240
manual, and a w201 with grille damage and bent hood, also stick for a bit over
$1k
clay
On Jun 5, 2019, at 8:25 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
wrote:
>
> On 04/06/2019 6:10 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote:
>>
Both the short and long answer to that question is "NO".
For a nozzle to convert a liquid to atomized droplets requires very close
tolerances between a number of components inside the nozzle. Carbon is a
strong material that doesn't "dissolve easily" and when baked on in the
heat and pressure of
Manual transmission with a reconditioned diesel engine. Very Rusty Body.
Needs alternator and power steering belt to run. I purchased the belt
but wasn't able to reach/loosen the bolt to install it. The car was used
fairly regularly up until 9 months ago as surfing/boating car around
Tybee
Personally, my preferred scent is "Wet Gun Dog", but Hoppe's is a close second.
Greg
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That has been done once or twice. Mostly folks find something near me, and
then I make sure it is worth their time to come fetch it. No charge, as it
keeps me from taking the things home
clay monroe
> I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm
> looking
On Wed, 5 Jun 2019 08:03:02 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes
wrote:
> Why would you run the exhaust out the hood?
> Possible answers:
> 1. you need to drive through more than 2' of water on occasion.
> 2. you're a moron.
> 3. all of the above.
>
> Side pipes are silly looking, but can be
But more importantly, can you clean your Jet A nozzles with Hoppe’s?
I like to dab a little behind each ear for that “just came from the range”
smell.
-D
> On Jun 5, 2019, at 12:58 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Just happens, I have more than passing experience with fuel nozzles used
Just happens, I have more than passing experience with fuel nozzles used in
Jet A environment and Diesel engines. [Jet A and No 2 diesel are nearly
identical except Jet A has additives to retard gel point [it's cold at
altitude] ]
Bottom line, in BOTH uses, the nozzles become coated with coke and
I am not entirely sure how long I have been reading this forum. I looked
back, and determined that I acquired the 76 300D in July 2005. I think
I joined this list soon after that.
I might have done so before I bought the car as it was something I
considered doing for a long while. I had
On 04/06/2019 6:10 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote:
P*ss Off!
You guys have no idea how much effort is has take to keep me from trotting off
to bring all manner of stray Benz home these past few weeks. There is a sweet
Euro W123 with all the analog goodness just screaming for me to roll
On 04/06/2019 5:47 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote:
Probably the same bunch with ocean going barges are dragging things to the
islands as well as the great white north. I am afeared of learning how much
gold nuggets I will need to procure to get the SL north so that I might enjoy
summer
It is cheaper than buying a new exhaust system if your pipes and muffler
have rotted out?
On 05/06/2019 7:03 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
Why would you run the exhaust out the hood?
Possible answers:
1. you need to drive through more than 2' of water on occasion.
2. you're a moron.
3.
On Tue, 4 Jun 2019 22:57:07 -0600 Craig via Mercedes
wrote:
> On Tue, 4 Jun 2019 23:53:22 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> > Now, a lot of you are (gasp) now driving vergassers - which in most
> > cases now have injectors - hence the post in the first place. After
> > all, what's not to
Why would you run the exhaust out the hood?
Possible answers:
1. you need to drive through more than 2' of water on occasion.
2. you're a moron.
3. all of the above.
Side pipes are silly looking, but can be functional.
Vertical stacks in the way of the driver's vision do not belong on street
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