Re: [MBZ] More progress on the '93 E300D

Attaboy!! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2019, at 8:39 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > It's going slowly back together! > > One of the steps along the way was repairing a hole in the auxiliary fans > shroud with a piece of plastic from an antifreeze jug and some Liqui

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

It’s interesting, as now that I think about it I rarely see them around here any more. I don’t know if there have been laws passed, but then again, most of these idiots don’t live close to me, so I’m not around their stomping grounds. Just as well. -D > On Aug 2, 2019, at 7:53 PM, Curt Raymon

Re: [MBZ] FB Thread for Those Not Banned

If you sent something to the list earlier today and got a notification that it was being held, it got dumped. I cleaned out the bit bucket a little while ago. If you send something to the list and it gets held for whatever reason, message me directly so I know to look for it and approve it. If I

Re: [MBZ] FB Thread for Those Not Banned

The list caps the size of screenshots. Heck, I sent an attack on Dickard on another list this morning that is still in the queue. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 2, 2019 9:33 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] FB

Re: [MBZ] FB Thread for Those Not Banned

You will have to recap it for us for those that have been banned from a group for the first time in 20 years. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2019, at 9:15 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://m.facebook.com/groups/1444767035590031 > > > Rick > ___

[MBZ] FB Thread for Those Not Banned

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1444767035590031 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

[MBZ] Triggering an Oil Thread [was: Re: W123 FB Idiot]

On Fri, 2 Aug 2019 22:04:36 -0400 Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > I agree with Roger- let's get back to Benzes i have a question that > could trigger an oil thread. Go ahead! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

I agree with Roger- let's get back to Benzes i have a question that could trigger an oil thread. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Aug 2, 2019, 9:48 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Roger says: > > >Gee, would you guys consider getting off W123 FB? > > It's highly entertaining. And some

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

Roger says: >Gee, would you guys consider getting off W123 FB? It's highly entertaining. And some of the folks are actually learning, so there's that. I think the moderator is a young woman, but I'm not sure. Peeps will be back, I suspect. Rick ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

Me too! Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 2, 2019 4:54 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: jaime...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s) Add me in!!! On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 5:53 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car Alert!

Looks ,worth a look Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Aug 2, 2019, 9:30 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > https://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/d/winter-haven-1985-mercedes-300sd/6947798135.html > > Actually looks pretty nice for having 440k on the clock. > > -D > > > _

[MBZ] Kaleb Car Alert!

https://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/d/winter-haven-1985-mercedes-300sd/6947798135.html Actually looks pretty nice for having 440k on the clock. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

I find it strange that here in the people's republic we haven't outlawed stacks on pickup trucks. Theres some fool in town that has one that must be 6", pointed straight up in the corner of the bed. I wonder what happens to the water that falls in it? -Curt On Friday, August 2, 2019, 7:15:

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

On a spiritual level these FB idiots offend me. Probably because I might be cut from the same cloth as Pierre Hedary, though he is a much younger and far more technically blessed man than I. I can see allowing the idiots to defile as many of these cars as possible, on the off chance that they

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

Fuel without air just makes soot. Which doesn't make more power, and does waste money (fuel ain't cheap), and does reduce the life of the engine. Then there's the whole pollution thing, which the younger generation blames us for making them inherit a polluted planet. Is that enough reason to t

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

I contemplated considering my ban on become part of the faceplant zombies just to marvel at the idiocy of the 123 group, but can not see how I would be able to keep my trap shut long enough to not be summarily banned. clay > On Aug 2, 2019, at 2:22 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

Screwing with the fuel delivery to make tons of smoke gets a person a $500 fine these days locally. No more black smoke, no more "smokestacks" in the bed of pickups. This was helped along by the fact that on American diesel truck engines, it's possible to inject past BDC on the power stroke, s

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

I think you nailed it, Mitch. Thank you! I’m especially sensitive to the “rolling coal” crap, as I worked at a high school in a rural area and there were so many high school kids with diesel trucks with the IPs cranked up to do this. It was their middle finger to “the man”, whoever that might b

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

Jaime, I don’t see it as having anything to do with the cost. There appear to be a fair number of young people (younger than you) in the group who enjoy “builds” and “modding” and they’re looking for direction. When they ask about something like removing the ALDA and we (us god-like old guys wh

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

Is this snowflake disease? Acting like an asshat is protected conduct, but telling somebody to quit acting like an asshat is considered a personal attack, and personal attacks are not permissible? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

I just added you to the group and already the crappy comments started. If anybody else that is on Facebook would like to be added to the private chat just let me know. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2019, at 5:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote: > > To what? The message group? > > Sent from my i

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

To what? The message group? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2019, at 4:53 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Add me in!!! > > On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 5:53 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> It’s in a messenger chat that I was for some reason inc

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

Add me in!!! On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 5:53 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s in a messenger chat that I was for some reason included in. Myself > and Poos have been giving the same kind of advice and I do not think we are > condescending as they say. They do not

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

It’s in a messenger chat that I was for some reason included in. Myself and Poos have been giving the same kind of advice and I do not think we are condescending as they say. They do not seem to want to hear anything that does not agree with what they think they already know. This is evident fro

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

Gee, would you guys consider getting off W123 FB? It doesn't seem like you are helping. Also, if people could clip their replies, it would save my mouse a lot of scrolling. Thanks guys, now if anyone else knows anything about Smartcar tranny problems, I would sincerely appreciate a reply, of

Re: [MBZ] This is funny

Maybe Nashville school officials drive MB's Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Aug 2, 2019, 5:38 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am looking at this computer thing I bought, I booted up the laptop and > it announces it is from the Nashville Metropolitan School

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

Hold on now... you're saying there are posts on that group complaining about certain people? I don't see that, so am I to assume that I'm one of them? Is the moderator really allowing a post hidden from certain members so they can be talked about? Or is this via messenger? I try to keep my adv

[MBZ] This is funny

I am looking at this computer thing I bought, I booted up the laptop and it announces it is from the Nashville Metropolitan School District but the vendor has loaded all the stuff on it. That's pretty funny, computers from Nashville end up in Hong Kong for some Chinese dudes to clone the MB stu

Re: [MBZ] Poosey Loafers

We agree on more than just our disdain for tassels! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2019, at 10:49 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > There's one thing even Dimitri and I can agree on! > >> On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 7:52 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> I don’t like tassels. Sorry!!

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

Who could that have been? --FT On 8/2/19 4:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: and Mitch - you would appreciate one of the responses to the “rolling coal” guy - someone said they carried a .380 when they road their bike to deal with assh*ts like this. -- --FT ___

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

It seems like I have been banned too. I have been running lists for many years as have you and usually you give warnings to people who you think are out of line. If it continues and you ban them, you inform them. Just banning somebody without even a word is childish. The use of the f bomb all

Re: [MBZ] Dividend check coming for Rich -

IIRC, he's being held without bail pending trial. On the other hand, there are many cases where you are guilty till proven innocent ... On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 2:09 PM Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How can Jeffery Epstein be in prison? - did the trial happen? > Or, ar

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot(s)

You know, it’s a sad commentary on a group like this when they allow people to advocate behaviors that are inappropriate. Allowing it is just that, an implicit approval of the behavior. What a shame. They’re chatting up how "awful" some of us are. Good thing there are numerous sock puppet accou

Re: [MBZ] Dividend check coming for Rich -

The washington state nuclear build failure was to make five plants. One actually was put online, the others were lost at various stages of development. One plant made it all the way to building the cooling towers. Whatever stage that is. I suspect that was the most completed outside of Hand

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

Pretty much. -D > On Aug 2, 2019, at 3:28 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > For speaking out against using diesel soot to deliberately assault total > strangers who were simply minding their own business? > >> On August 2, 2019 at 3:02 PM Dan--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> Pe

[MBZ] Hoovie buys "cheap" E63 wagon, it dies

Some lunchtime entertainment.  It's a very pretty car though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sovigO6INdg -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://m

Re: [MBZ] Progress on the '93 E300D

On Fri, 02 Aug 2019 14:05:54 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Did the left side signal light firmly click into place? It may fall > out / off while driving if it didn't. Sounds like a real hassle to get > that right, but will be worth it when done Yes, the left side signal light clicked

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

For speaking out against using diesel soot to deliberately assault total strangers who were simply minding their own business? > On August 2, 2019 at 3:02 PM Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Peeps got their first ban! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sear

Re: [MBZ] OT CPAP

Kaleb wrote: > When I started using it I never noticed I had a problem before but after > using it for 1.5 years I sure can’t get any sleep without it. Not unlike the stories told about heroin? tin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Dividend check coming for Rich -

Grant wrote: > OR "The Jeffery Epstein Sex Offender underground max security prison > and Hazmat Disposal Site"? How can Jeffery Epstein be in prison? - did the trial happen? Or, are we now guilty until proven otherwise? tin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

Peeps got their first ban! They’ve been suspended until Monday! -D > On Aug 2, 2019, at 2:59 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Gee, and I figured it was Peeps’ offer to stop by and fart in his face. > > -D > >> On Aug 2, 2019, at 2:50 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I gue

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

Gee, and I figured it was Peeps’ offer to stop by and fart in his face. -D > On Aug 2, 2019, at 2:50 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I guess it was my comment about dumping my used oil that did it > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 2, 2019, at 12:36 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

I guess it was my comment about dumping my used oil that did it Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2019, at 12:36 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Topic is now locked. > > -D > >> On Aug 2, 2019, at 1:06 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> As did Kaleb. >> >> -D >> >>> On Aug 2, 20

Re: [MBZ] Progress on the '93 E300D

Did the left side signal light firmly click into place? It may fall out / off while driving if it didn't. Sounds like a real hassle to get that right, but will be worth it when done -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 1, 2019 7:40:07 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >Having gotten the s

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

Topic is now locked. -D > On Aug 2, 2019, at 1:06 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > As did Kaleb. > > -D > >> On Aug 2, 2019, at 12:57 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Alex responded too >> >> -_FT >> >>> On 8/2/19 12:44 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >>> So in a discussio

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

Does that mean the op turned it off? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2019, at 12:19 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Commenting has been turned off for this post." > > HAHAHAHA > > --FT > >> On 8/2/19 1:06 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >> As did Kaleb. >> >> -D >> >>> On Aug

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

"Commenting has been turned off for this post." HAHAHAHA --FT On 8/2/19 1:06 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: As did Kaleb. -D On Aug 2, 2019, at 12:57 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Alex responded too -_FT On 8/2/19 12:44 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: So in a discussion about r

Re: [MBZ] Dividend check coming for Rich -

The thought comes to mind for a "Multi Use Facility" if the price is low enough... One of those "government fire sale" things for disposal of unwanted military property.. How about a combination "Nuke waste disposal site" and a "Social Justice Retraining Work Camp / Holding Facility"? OR

Re: [MBZ] Another slow diesel

Damn Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2019, at 12:14 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sold. I was second in line to see it. Oh well. > > On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 9:32 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Jaime says: >> >>> I left the guy a message.

Re: [MBZ] Another slow diesel

Sold. I was second in line to see it. Oh well. On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 9:32 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Jaime says: > > > I left the guy a message. I'd guess hes swamped with calls. > > Yup. That's one of those deals that needs to be jumped on immediately. > S

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

You think he would mind if I dump all of my used oil and tires off at his place? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2019, at 12:06 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > As did Kaleb. > > -D > >> On Aug 2, 2019, at 12:57 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Alex responded too >> >>

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

As did Kaleb. -D > On Aug 2, 2019, at 12:57 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Alex responded too > > -_FT > >> On 8/2/19 12:44 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >> So in a discussion about removing the ALDA, some assh*t pipes up and starts >> talking about how they removed their ALDA

Re: [MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

Alex responded too -_FT On 8/2/19 12:44 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: So in a discussion about removing the ALDA, some assh*t pipes up and starts talking about how they removed their ALDA and disabled their wastegate because they enjoy “sooting” pedestrians, bike riders and others. Here is

[MBZ] W123 FB Idiot

So in a discussion about removing the ALDA, some assh*t pipes up and starts talking about how they removed their ALDA and disabled their wastegate because they enjoy “sooting” pedestrians, bike riders and others. Here is Peeps’ response: Peeps Meuxette That‘s sad. The air you are “sooting all

[MBZ] OT CPAP

I’m out of town last night and the next 2 nights. I left home and forgot my CPAP. Oh boy last night was horrible. When I started using it I never noticed I had a problem before but after using it for 1.5 years I sure can’t get any sleep without it. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Dividend check coming for Rich -

Thorium reactor site! On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 10:53 AM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > ICE detention facility? > > Greg > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Floyd > Thursby via Mercedes > Sent: Friday, Au

Re: [MBZ] Dividend check coming for Rich -

I was thinking more as a containment facility for Ohioans who are destroying the state --FT On 8/2/19 11:52 AM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: ICE detention facility? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Floyd Thursby via M

Re: [MBZ] Dividend check coming for Rich -

ICE detention facility? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: Friday, August 02, 2019 8:46 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Floyd Thursby Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dividend check coming for Rich - That is a g

Re: [MBZ] Dividend check coming for Rich -

That is a good question that the Brain Trust has been trying to figure out.  I think they sold off all the materials and equipment at auction (some good deals) but so far no one has any scheme for it.  It is kinda out in the boonies (economic stimulus you know) so that affects what might be att

Re: [MBZ] Dividend check coming for Rich -

So, the question rises. What is an abandoned nuke plant, perhaps in some phase of construction, worth? Land bargain? Business opportunity? Site for day schools for toddlers? Inquiring minds want to know.

Re: [MBZ] Dividend check coming for Rich -

I get my electrons from our local co-op which I suppose buys the electrons from SCE&G so I'm not sure if I will get my check or not. I was at a thing Tuesday evening and one of the PSC commissioners who voted on this mess was there, his wife is quite lovely, I sorta know her, but he is kind of

Re: [MBZ] Progress on the '93 E300D

On Fri, 2 Aug 2019 09:53:39 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > They aren't very impressive - 1 inch wide .088" strip cut into ~ 1" > squares with 3/8" holes welded to 1/2" x .065 wall tubing cut to 1½" > lengths ( 2 are 1 3/4"). But they do require a number of steps to make them, and some of tho

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL Glow Plugs

The fuse is there to protect the wires - it's supposed to melt before the wires can start a fire. Use the proper fuse ... On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 4:57 AM Ralph Robertson via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I checked my strips using a magnifying glass and the amp. says 80. I have > ord

Re: [MBZ] should I?

Sure why not? Prollly not rusty. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Aug 2, 2019, 10:23 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/whiteville-99-mercedes-e320-diesel/6947378080.html > > -- > --FT > > > _

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL Glow Plugs

IIRC VW also used 80a strip fuses. A local dealer might have them in stock... -Curt On Friday, August 2, 2019, 8:06:05 AM EDT, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Bigger is not better with fuses, order two or three 80 amp. If the fuse is too big, that can lead to melted wires and worse. --

Re: [MBZ] Poosey Loafers

There's one thing even Dimitri and I can agree on! On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 7:52 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don’t like tassels. Sorry!!! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 1, 2019, at 11:43 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

[MBZ] Dividend check coming for Rich -

NUCLEARSmall checks are in the mail over abandoned S.C. plantsPublished: Friday, August 2, 2019 A South Carolina private utility is sending out small checks to customers who paid for their share of more than $2 billion for two nuclear reactors that were abandoned without ever producing power. Dom

[MBZ] should I?

https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/whiteville-99-mercedes-e320-diesel/6947378080.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] The heartbreak of severe crack addiction in Max's wealthy suburban suburb town

I was up in MtP yesterday evening and just about ready to send the guy a msg about going by and got one from him saying the cars had been sold. Someone did me a favor! On 8/1/19 8:06 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: If the rod bender head is still good, you can sell that for a few Benjamins.

Re: [MBZ] ALDA

Jaime jumped on that one... -D > On Aug 2, 2019, at 9:32 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Has anyone removed their ALDA? Good or bad idea? I live in a non emissions > state! > > --R > Sent from iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

[MBZ] ALDA

Has anyone removed their ALDA? Good or bad idea? I live in a non emissions state! --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: http://mail.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL Glow Plugs

Bigger is not better with fuses, order two or three 80 amp. If the fuse is too big, that can lead to melted wires and worse. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 2, 2019 5:56:05 AM EDT, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes wrote: >I checked my strips using a magnifying glass and the amp. says 80. I

Re: [MBZ] Poosey Loafers

I don’t like tassels. Sorry!!! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 1, 2019, at 11:43 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought Jeffersons were a wing tip design, and the other two current > Independence Collection models are cap toe. > That shoe lineup seems greatly reduced since 5-10 yea

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL Glow Plugs

I checked my strips using a magnifying glass and the amp. says 80. I have ordered already for 2 to be shipped and they are 100 A. Wouldn't those be better; a bit stronger? Or could that cause problems? They are cheap enough to have to re-order. I used a heavy wire as a jumper, but not planning