Re: [MBZ] More Windows 10

Compatibility tool!? Next you'll be recommending he back up his data... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 13, 2020 10:34:46 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > I did tell him there is a compatibility check tool, and asked if he had > run it, but there was no reply. maybe the message never got through

Re: [MBZ] More Windows 10

I did tell him there is a compatibility check tool, and asked if he had run it, but there was no reply.   maybe the message never got through.  I don't think my 12:05 AM 1/1/20 happy new year greeting got through.  it seems nobody saw it. ROGER HALE via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] More Windows 10

Kaleb, Glad to hear the good news. I figured it was something basic. I guess we all forgot to tell you to check the original Win10 upgrade specs against your system which would probably have pointed out the issue you had. Is there still no way to use PCMover to help instead of loading a lot o

[MBZ] Might be cutting the cord

After having Dish for 20 years, they seem to be increasingly losing channels.  Tomorrow we are supposed to lose our local Fox channel.  Is there a streaming service that has all the local channels and features some sort of online DVR feature that would work similar to the way the dish receiver

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

On Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:30:29 -0800 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, Jan 13, 2020, 10:35 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I guess a newer engine like a 500 or 55 M113 would have moah powah > > than the older 560 M117 but it would be run by nann

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10

Not to forget HyperV. As I understand it when you enable HyperV in Windows 10 it converts your install to a VM making itself into a Type 1 hypervisor... -Curt On Monday, January 13, 2020, 8:04:47 PM EST, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > Greg wrote: > Now to find a VM solution for the MB

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10

Some pple never lurn... Winders likes a clean install.    When I ran winders as primary, I'd wipe each desktop every Dec or Jan and wipe the servers every 3 yrs or upgrade. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes January 13, 2020 at 6:18 PM I hate having to go thru and set

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10

YAY! Meade Dillon via Mercedes January 13, 2020 at 5:43 PM Yay? I just finally found and installed the last driver that I think I needed, which was for the PCI serial bus. Took some searching to find a post on Toms Hardware that had the link to the MS support page

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

Andone with a "D" license show up at your kar & Koffee gatherin's? Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes January 13, 2020 at 4:25 PM Yeah you gotta pay a copart fee then a broker fee too, it adds up on a beater In NC it’s easier although some cars are not to the public f

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

Those m113k nannies are the nannies kids pray for. On Mon, Jan 13, 2020, 10:35 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Actually that’s an interesting crackpot idea. The wheelbases Of the two > chassises (126 coupé and 163) are within an inch and body widths and tracks

Re: [MBZ] More Windows 10

I have upgraded several laptops to 10 without any issues at all. That is why this one had me stumped. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 13, 2020, at 7:14 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have updated 3 computers from 7 to 10 without any issues in the last week > or so. > > I strug

[MBZ] More Windows 10

I have updated 3 computers from 7 to 10 without any issues in the last week or so. I struggled with the initial laptop because I was doing it on wi-fi but as soon as I plugged in the cable, it worked fine. I did my son's notebook yesterday and my desk computer here in the office today. No re

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10

> Greg wrote: > Now to find a VM solution for the MB software. If MSWin is the host, I think you choices are VMWare or VirtualBox. KVM and Xen have a lot going for them for Linux hosts, especially for those who care about F/OSS. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com T

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10

> > Kaleb wrote: > > > > After a week of trying everything under the sun I ended up > > just doing a clean install. It’s up and running but of course > > now I have to get everything put back together. It did not > > Install my display adaptor so it’s generic. I did get messages > > about it was no

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10

I just brought 2 Thinkpads, a W510 and a W530 up from 7 to 10. I downloaded the file for a thumb drive from MS and away we go. It would not work booting from USB, but prompted me to boot win 7 and run the setup from the USB. On my W530 it advised me my VM software would not be compatible, but ev

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10

I hate having to go thru and setup everything from scratch. It moved the old install into windowsold folder. I might try swapping it back to the windows folder and install a new display card and see if the update from 7 works. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 13, 2020, at 5:44 PM, Meade Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

Yeah I guess they have been less corrupted than the corruptocrats here --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 13, 2020, at 6:37 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:25:54 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > >> In NC it’s easier although some cars are not to the public

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10

Yay? I just finally found and installed the last driver that I think I needed, which was for the PCI serial bus. Took some searching to find a post on Toms Hardware that had the link to the MS support page with the updated driver for Win10 64bit. Device manager doesn't have anymore errors for mi

Re: [MBZ] CHECK YOUR FUSES!

Yesterday driving home from Maine we stopped for lunch and it was 62F. Today we had a high of 34F. Mother nature does good drugs... -Curt On Monday, January 13, 2020, 5:53:16 PM EST, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Yeah we are getting short-changed on "winter" lately, warmer and humid

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

On Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:25:54 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > In NC it’s easier although some cars are not to the public for > reasons unclear. It's easier in North Carolina than South Carolina? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Replacement Key Head for 124

I've often thought about getting a printer but I've got no skilz on the design side making it fairly impractical. Our house is so small it'd be inconvenient too ASFAIK prints easily run into tens of hours... -Curt On Monday, January 13, 2020, 4:11:32 PM EST, Curley McLain via Mercedes wro

[MBZ] Windows 10

After a week of trying everything under the sun I ended up just doing a clean install. It’s up and running but of course now I have to get everything put back together. It did not Install my display adaptor so it’s generic. I did get messages about it was not compatible with windows 10. I wonder

Re: [MBZ] A Great Deal of “Rollin’ Coal” at Start

After changing glow plugs at -10F one night when Marshall insisted "Only replace the glow plug that fails" I made it a practice to replace glow plugs proactively. When I got a new to me old car I just replaced them all. I never wanted to be doing that job out in the cold with a flashlight betwe

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I need to find someone here with a license https://www.copart.com/brokersmarketmakers/1/ One example I just randomly picked off that list: https://selenaauto.com/index.php Your CoPart fees are lower with a dealer, but even a low $200 broker fee won't be

Re: [MBZ] CHECK YOUR FUSES!

Yeah we are getting short-changed on "winter" lately, warmer and humid. The geckos on our front porch are confused, they don't quite know if they should be hibernating or not. Bugs are starting to appear as well, knats and black flies. Last year we had snow and ice, this year we get bugs and hu

[MBZ] CHECK YOUR FUSES!

The SL driver window went inop last week sometime. Just now CHECKED THE FUSES!!! Looked ok, I jiggled it a bit, window worked. Yay me! It is warm and very humid here. Fuse block had lots of condensation on it. I’m sure all the cars are getting internal baths. --FT Sent from iPhone

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

Yeah you gotta pay a copart fee then a broker fee too, it adds up on a beater In NC it’s easier although some cars are not to the public for reasons unclear. I need to find someone here with a license --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 13, 2020, at 5:08 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] A Great Deal of “Rollin’ Coal” at Start

The Polei SDL with that same OM603 wanted to sort of roll coal at cold start. I thought of it as blowing her nose, with maybe colder glow that had not warmed up the cylinder enough for full combustion. The SDL had about twice the miles as your w124. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone gr

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Unfortunately a private party can't buy from Copart here, you need some sort of dealer or salvage licence. An individual can buy in NC though, Copart or IAAA Wow, you're right. It's clean title and I can't buy it without a broker. In MI, we've got salvage

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

Unfortunately a private party can't buy from Copart here, you need some sort of dealer or salvage licence.  An individual can buy in NC though, Copart or IAAA --FT On 1/13/20 4:11 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: ML 55, clean title, $725 buy it now. Better act quick, already bid over $600.

[MBZ] schnee grromer (secret message for Curt

benzcat.com may be of use for your MB powered groomer.   On the main page there is a box for power systems.  That, with the engine numbers may get you a parts lookup. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Uns

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

ML 55, clean title, $725 buy it now. Better act quick, already bid over $600. http://mb-teilekatalog.info/view_DatacardAction.php?lang=G&vin=4jgab74e0ya199243 https://www.copart.com/lot/59558209 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Replacement Key Head for 124

here's a printer for $200.  You can create the file, then go inta biz, https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=40108&cl=res&utm_source=200109_email_seg&utm_medium=email&utm_content=cadet_button&utm_campaign=200110_cadet_comingsoon&deliveryName=DM7722 Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Didn'cha just post a ML55? Looks like a salvage ML500 (or 320, he didn't give the VIN) with a ML55 badge on it. For 4800lb, I think my ML350 scoots along better than it has any right to. But a rusty or wrecked ML55 would be quite impressive, if not scary, depe

Re: [MBZ] A Great Deal of “Rollin’ Coal” at Start

> Bob wrote: > Over the last couple of weeks I’ve noticed that every time I > start my W124 (to be clear, ‘86 300D, 176K miles) for the first > time of the day, it just smokes like crazy. Rollin’ coal. Heavy black smoke? Grey smoke? Does it start okay - normal like? Is the air unusually cold?

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

I was going to take the mityvac over and do that --FT On 1/13/20 2:03 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Didn'cha just post a ML55? Better finish the coupe first though.  you should be able to just open the bleeders and gravity bleed them again.   RR, LR then RF, LF. Buggered Benzmail v

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

Didn'cha just post a ML55? Better finish the coupe first though.  you should be able to just open the bleeders and gravity bleed them again.   RR, LR then RF, LF. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes January 13, 2020 at 12:35 PM Actually that’s an interesting crackpot

Re: [MBZ] A Great Deal of “Rollin’ Coal” at Start

Yeah, I was assuming the GPs were good.   While you are in there, pull  the big plug off the GP relay and check the GPs too.   Fix change any bad ones first. Bob Rentfro via Mercedes January 13, 2020 at 12:22 PM Now that everyone mentions it, I remember the bad g

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

There's one already done in West Memphis, Ar, along I-55   Not as pretty as this'n Mitch Haley via Mercedes January 13, 2020 at 11:52 AM Didn't you buy an SEC or two a while back? 126 or 140? Drop it on top of a W163 frame and you'll have the lift automatically.

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

Actually that’s an interesting crackpot idea. The wheelbases Of the two chassises (126 coupé and 163) are within an inch and body widths and tracks are also very close so those aspects would be close fits. I wonder if the 560 engine would mate up to the AWD drive train or just leave the stock

Re: [MBZ] A Great Deal of “Rollin’ Coal” at Start

On that engine, test the glow plugs, and if any are needed, pull the intake manifold and replace them all. Not very easy to get to some of the plugs with the manifold in place, plus if you pull the manifold (need a new gasket) then you can also refresh the delivery valves with new washers and new

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

Well, it has the "cold air intake" scoop on the hood, but they forgot the hood stack for exhaust? That is pretty neat. Swap that special-build body onto a more modern suspension set up, and it would be very entertaining. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Jan 13, 2020 at 12:55 PM Floyd Thu

Re: [MBZ] A Great Deal of “Rollin’ Coal” at Start

Now that everyone mentions it, I remember the bad glow plug scenario. For Curly, it’s freezing for AZ (low 40s). I reckon I’ll go after the glow plugs first...unless I decide to unload it. Getting to the point where I gotta downsize for retirement and I don’t really need the extra car. Bob R

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Oh hell yes I need to do this, seriously need to do this! Someone find me a wrecked G I can get the running gear from, I got the $300.560SEC sitting around! https://petrolicious.com/articles/dakar-dud-this-mercedes-benz-560sec-was-built-for-off-road-endurance-

Re: [MBZ] 124 lower control arm, rear

Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I think I found it: A2023520165 A202 352 01 65 That seems to be... SGAB-008: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41k98CdY%2BWL.jpg https://www.amazon.co.uk/A2023520165-Arm-Bushing-Rear-Mercedes/dp/B00FBQ7JJS ___

[MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

Oh hell yes I need to do this, seriously need to do this! Someone find me a wrecked G I can get the running gear from, I got the $300.560SEC sitting around! https://petrolicious.com/articles/dakar-dud-this-mercedes-benz-560sec-was-built-for-off-road-endurance-racing-in-the-80s -- --FT __

Re: [MBZ] A Great Deal of “Rollin’ Coal” at Start

May be as simple as a dead glow plug or two, maybe a glow plug relay issue as Curly mentioned, maybe an injector is not spraying a fine mist anymore until it warms up, might be time for a "rebuild" of the injection pump delivery valves. Start simple / cheap (glow plugs) and work your way through i

Re: [MBZ] 124 lower control arm, rear

no, but the guy with the press does. Meade Dillon via Mercedes January 13, 2020 at 11:41 AM Agree, that's it, and the 202 part number lines up with my memory. When you get them, measure each end with calipers, and you'll find that one end is slightly smaller and

Re: [MBZ] A Great Deal of “Rollin’ Coal” at Start

Black smoke? Or white smoke? What's the ambient temp when this happens? White smoke is not unusual.   It needs longer glow.   Could be your GP relay is on the way out.  Take the small plug out of the GP relay, take the cover off the small plug carefully, so the pins don't come out. Find t

Re: [MBZ] 124 lower control arm, rear

Agree, that's it, and the 202 part number lines up with my memory. When you get them, measure each end with calipers, and you'll find that one end is slightly smaller and that is the end to insert first. Similarly, one end of the arm has an opening slightly larger than the other end. Have a hydr

Re: [MBZ] A Great Deal of “Rollin’ Coal” at Start

It's telling you it needs a hood stack and the back springs cut down to get that squat look --FT On 1/13/20 12:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Here is something I have never experienced the whole time I’ve owned diesels. And, mind you, that stretches back to 1977. Over the last couple

[MBZ] A Great Deal of “Rollin’ Coal” at Start

Here is something I have never experienced the whole time I’ve owned diesels. And, mind you, that stretches back to 1977. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve noticed that every time I start my W124 (to be clear, ‘86 300D, 176K miles) for the first time of the day, it just smokes like crazy. Rolli

Re: [MBZ] 124 lower control arm, rear

This is the list of superceded numbers I found. Alternate/OEM Part Number(s): 1243523665, 1243523765, 1243528465, 1293520065, 2023520065, 2023520165 Crockauto has lemforder for ~$6   Stealer is $12.50, due in Wed., normal parts order.  I ordered 2 from stealer.   Would cost 2 days and another $

Re: [MBZ] Another ML with trans issues

interesting two tone paint job. Looks like you can make a career fixing and flipping MLs Floyd Thursby via Mercedes January 13, 2020 at 11:02 AM ML"55" Probably conductor plate or connector again.  $500? https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/calabash-2002-ml50

Re: [MBZ] 124 lower control arm, rear

I think I found it: A2023520165  A202 352 01 65 I found a website that apparently is the epc, or at least an old version: Benzcat.com http://benzcat.com/1/fg/300/15v/124032 is the link for 124 89+ sedan vergasser Y'all can plug in that number and see what you get.   on the normal MB parts we

Re: [MBZ] 124 lower control arm, rear

Somewhere I may have that number. I replaced that bushing on two sets, and you may need a hydraulic press to R&R. I had to take the work to a shop, could not do it with hand tools. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 13, 2020 11:40:04 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > they are $75 each and shipping.

[MBZ] Another ML with trans issues

ML"55"  Probably conductor plate or connector again.  $500? https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/calabash-2002-ml500-mechanics-special/7054718224.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] 124 lower control arm, rear

they are $75 each and shipping. (and up)  I have lots of LCAs.   I just need the bushings or correct part number.   Bushing should be between $5 and $20 each. $170 vs $30-$40  If I can get a good number, I can have lots of LCAs ready. Yes, the outer bushing is being pressed in. Jaime Kopchin

Re: [MBZ] 124 lower control arm, rear

You’re best off just getting the whole arm from MB. They’re cheap and come with the inner bushing already. You have the outer pivot bushing? That one seems to wear out the most and needs special tools to get in and out easily. Jaime On Mon, Jan 13, 2020 at 10:40 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes

[MBZ] 124 lower control arm, rear

124 lower control arm, rear:   What is the right number for the inner bushing?   The one pressed into the LCA. The number on the MB websites turns out to be a bolt kit, not the bushing.   Yes, it is pictured as the LCA, but wrong PN. Item #9 on the drawing: 124-350-67-06

[MBZ] 124 lower control arm, rear

124 lower control arm, rear:   What is the right number for the inner bushing?   The one pressed into the LCA. The number on the MB websites turns out to be a bolt kit, not the bushing.   Yes, it is pictured as the LCA, but wrong PN. ___ http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] OT - RIP - Neal Peart

Great drummer. Among the best ever. Rush isn't a band I was ever seriously into, but I like most of their music. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > Bummer. Neil Peart of Rush passed on Tuesday of glioblastoma. > > I was lucky enough to meet him a few times while working a number of their

Re: [MBZ] Replacement Key Head for 124

I'd have thought somebody would have already designed one but a search on Thingverse came up negative... -Curt On Sunday, January 12, 2020, 1:58:21 PM EST, fmiser wrote: > Curt wrote: > I made one out of spruce. It lasted tolerably well considering > my poor woodworking skills. I've