Re: [MBZ] Corpus Christi

Huh? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jul 24, 2020, 8:22 PM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 6:53 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > That is the name to not offend wymen, SJW version, probably meant

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher draining

BTW, welcome to the future of cars. Appliances are already there, obviously. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher draining

Take a look at the control card. Look for signs of heat, crystallized solder junctions, fried traces, etc. Maybe it's just a bad triac, or solder joint. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] What do you bet this is a turd

Probably but if it’s cheap... --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 24, 2020, at 6:11 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Corpus Christi

On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 6:53 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That is the name to not offend wymen, SJW version, probably meant to > denigrate straight white males, and they'll probably also figure out a way > to insult Christians, given a little more time.

Re: [MBZ] Corpus Christi

That is the name to not offend wymen, SJW version, probably meant to denigrate straight white males, and they'll probably also figure out a way to insult Christians, given a little more time. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 7:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher draining

Well, how much do you want to mess with it, that is the big question, or do you just throw it out and get a new one. How hard is it to open up the machine to get to the control card? If that's not too hard, and you are going to get paid for a new machine by the home warranty people, do you want

Re: [MBZ] Corpus Christi

Stand by for more flood damaged cars from Houston. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2020, at 4:42 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ok what the heck is that? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 24, 2020, at 6:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> May be a

Re: [MBZ] Corpus Christi

Ok what the heck is that? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2020, at 6:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > May be a hizzicane before it makes landfall. NHC says it will be. > > -D > >> On Jul 24, 2020, at 7:37 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Tropical storm. A

Re: [MBZ] Corpus Christi

May be a hizzicane before it makes landfall. NHC says it will be. -D > On Jul 24, 2020, at 7:37 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Tropical storm. A bit of wind and rain. No big deal. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jul 24, 2020, at 7:23 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Corpus Christi

Tropical storm. A bit of wind and rain. No big deal. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 24, 2020, at 7:23 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > A buddy of mine I work with is in Corpus Christi this week for an > implementation. He was supposed to fly out now but flight is delayed. >

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

Prist is an anti gel material added to Jet A.. On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 11:24 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think Prist is a biocide if I recall from my days as a ramp rat close > to 50 yr ago. Jet A is made for cold conditions > > --FT > > On 7/24/20 2:07

[MBZ] Corpus Christi

A buddy of mine I work with is in Corpus Christi this week for an implementation.  He was supposed to fly out now but flight is delayed.  Apparently there is a hurricane headed right for them. I was not paying attention to where it was headed.  They should have been paying attention and left

Re: [MBZ] Covid 19 Mystery

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A 60-year-old man who died from a gun shot wound to the head. A 90-year-old man who fell and died from complications of a hip fracture. A 77-year-old woman who died of Parkinson's disease. These are some of the deaths in Palm Beach County recently, and incorrectly,

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher draining

Found one there, to get the part number then found it elsewhere for about $112.  Not sure if it is worth spending that. If I knew for sure it would fix it I would do it maybe.  I don't want to buy it and it not work. On 7/24/2020 5:53 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Maybe find one on

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher draining

Maybe find one on Ebay? Maybe these guys? https://www.appliancepartspros.com/ Have a local appliance repair place that might have it in stock? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 6:33 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well that was a no go,

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher draining

Well that was a no go, I pulled both the fill and drain hose off it and tried it, same error.  The 3 pulses the pump does discharges water just fine though.  I am now suspecting some sort of control board issue.  Looking at parts diagrams on various sites I see it in the diagram but the actual

[MBZ] What do you bet this is a turd

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Re: [MBZ] Covid Knowledge Advances

On Fri, July 24, 2020 6:05 pm, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Covid Hidden Immunity > > > https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200716-the-people-with-hidden-protec > tion-from-covid-19?xtor=ES-213-[BBC%20Features%20Newsletter]-2020July24-[ > T-cells, huh? Thanks for that, Gerry.

[MBZ] Covid Knowledge Advances

Covid Hidden Immunity https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200716-the-people-with-hidden-protection-from-covid-19?xtor=ES-213-[BBC%20Features%20Newsletter]-2020July24-[https%3a%2f%2fwww.bbc.com%2ffuture%2farticle%2f20200716-the-people-with-hidden-protection-from-covid-19]

[MBZ] A sale on Ingersol Rand 231C impact wrenches

FYI: Northern Tool has it on sale now for $97.99 with free shipping to the lower 48 states. That's $10.00 less than Amazon. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Partial Score

On Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:22:11 -0700 Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > I found a pair of vintage Marantz speakers on CL that had already had > the surrounds replaced (done nicely!) for $80. They are great. I'm > thinking I could cash out some of my obsolete TEAC, JVC, Yamaha and > other

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

Yes as far as I can tell it's only the foam surround that has deteriorated. Allan fmiser via Mercedes writes: >> Allan wrote: > >> Thanks -- I see they have DIY kits also. Wonder how tricky a job >> that is? > > It's not. > > There are various "levels" of reconing. The most involved would >

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

> Allan wrote: > Thanks -- I see they have DIY kits also. Wonder how tricky a job > that is? It's not. There are various "levels" of reconing. The most involved would be replacing the coil, spider, cone, and suspension. In that situation getting the coil gap is even is important - but the

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

One of my coworkers did some speakers for an old guitar amp they were restoring and said it wasn't difficult. I’m sure if it was the least bit tricky they wouldn’t be selling kits. -D > On Jul 24, 2020, at 3:03 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks -- I see they have DIY kits

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Partial Score

I found a pair of vintage Marantz speakers on CL that had already had the surrounds replaced (done nicely!) for $80. They are great. I'm thinking I could cash out some of my obsolete TEAC, JVC, Yamaha and other obsolete/unused gear. eBay shows some good prices on some of this stuff. I saw my

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

Thanks -- I see they have DIY kits also. Wonder how tricky a job that is? Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > There are lots and lots of companies that do this. There’s one here in > Tampa that’s been around for years and is supposed to be very good. > > https://reconingspeakers.com

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

There are lots and lots of companies that do this. There’s one here in Tampa that’s been around for years and is supposed to be very good. https://reconingspeakers.com -D > On Jul 24, 2020, at 2:19 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have an old pair

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

Cassettes were all about convenience in my book. Sound was never as good as vinyl records or larger tape formats. They were good in cars, I liked them better than CDs because they didn't skip on bumps and they were more tolerant of careless handling. There are a small number of dedicated cassette

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

I think Prist is a biocide if I recall from my days as a ramp rat close to 50 yr ago.  Jet A is made for cold conditions --FT On 7/24/20 2:07 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, July 24, 2020 11:40 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

I have an old pair of 15" Pyle speakers that need that. They aren't high end speakers by any means, but they have big magnets and will pump out the bass frequencies Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes writes: > You can buy new stuff to redo the cones. I have some ARs that need that, and > my

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

I've got a Marantz preamp that I found at a garage sale over 30 years ago. Still works perfectly. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > Right out of high school I worked for an industrial electronics distributor > who also had a high line stereo retail outlet. Marantz, Fisher, TEAC, >

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

I would have thought that the fittings on the fuel fill ports would not be compatible between the two fuel types, making such "accidents" impossible. Allan Craig via Mercedes writes: > On Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:40:52 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

On Fri, July 24, 2020 11:40 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.kyuk.org/post/report-wrong-fuel-caused-forestry-plane-crash-a > niak Back when it happened, I thought the vendor claimed they asked the pilot if he wanted JetA and the pilot said yes. The story you linked sounds a

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

Maybe the pilot thought he had one of these engines. http://www.continental.aero/diesel/diesel-engines.aspx Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: MA Gov. is protecting Curt et al

On Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:22:08 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > There are a lot of things these governors and mayors are doing that are > not exactly legal. I’m pretty sure it is against the Constitution to > require healthy people to stay at home. If they are sick that might be > a

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

As an aside it works great in kerosene pressure lanterns. A friend used to have the hookup to get sump fuel from a jet engine repair facility. They were draining perfectly good fuel from engines in for repair but since it was being drained it couldn't be put into engines again. He'd bring it

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

This story is full of dumbness, it says "Aviation gasoline only" and the the pilot signed off on the wrong fuel... Ultimately the pilot is responsible right? -Curt On Friday, July 24, 2020, 12:28:53 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:40:52 -0400 Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 11:28 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Yes, Jet A will not do when one needs Av gas. Sort of like filling up a > gasoline car with diesel -- it doesn't run very well. > Jet A is essentially kerosene. In a pinch, it'll run in lower compression gas engines, albeit smokily

Re: [MBZ] OT: MA Gov. is protecting Curt et al

Also applies in DC: Bowser says people coming from coronavirus hot spots must quarantine for 14 days when arriving in D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) said the quarantine

Re: [MBZ] OT: MA Gov. is protecting Curt et al

I guess if you get "caught" there is a fine. On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 12:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There are a lot of things these governors and mayors are doing that are > not exactly legal. I’m pretty sure it is against the Constitution to > require

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

On Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:40:52 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.kyuk.org/post/report-wrong-fuel-caused-forestry-plane-crash-aniak Another article with a better picture of the crashed plane.

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

Seems like an easy mistake to make. On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 11:41 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.kyuk.org/post/report-wrong-fuel-caused-forestry-plane-crash-aniak > < > https://www.kyuk.org/post/report-wrong-fuel-caused-forestry-plane-crash-aniak > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: MA Gov. is protecting Curt et al

There are a lot of things these governors and mayors are doing that are not exactly legal. I’m pretty sure it is against the Constitution to require healthy people to stay at home. If they are sick that might be a different story. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2020, at 10:39 AM, Curt

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

On Fri, 24 Jul 2020 15:31:22 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > It makes me sad that most of the old great names are now just zombie > brands pushing whatever made in China crap is cheapest this week... > -Curt Indeed, selling out for profits and shareholder satisfaction. With all

Re: [MBZ] Bosch Dishwasher

> Yeah, replacing the electronic control module will probably do the trick, > at a cost of at least $300. We had this problem with our old LG. Makes you wonder if component-level repair is possible. Is there a common failure mode for this kind of thing? -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT: MA Gov. is protecting Curt et al

What does "quarantine for 14 days" mean?  No indication of what that involves, and in any case who is know?  Are they gonna issue ankle GPS bracelets at the border and you have to proceed directly to some location and stay there?  Are they gonna build a wall? Have border guards at all

Re: [MBZ] Bosch Dishwasher

Yeah, replacing the electronic control module will probably do the trick, at a cost of at least $300. We had this problem with our old LG. On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 6:49 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Thu, July 23, 2020 9:40 pm, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] Ooops!

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Re: [MBZ] OT: MA Gov. is protecting Curt et al

Interesting, he's resisted these kind of measures in the past, even going so far as to say it wasn't legal to force people to stay home... -Curt On Friday, July 24, 2020, 11:35:39 AM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: *BREAKING NEWS ALERT* Hoping to keep the coronavirus

[MBZ] OT: MA Gov. is protecting Curt et al

*BREAKING NEWS ALERT* Hoping to keep the coronavirus pandemic from flaring up again in Massachusetts, Governor Charlie Baker on Friday announced strict new travel rules that all people entering the state must comply with. The new travel order goes into effect Aug. 1 and applies to all travelers

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

It makes me sad that most of the old great names are now just zombie brands pushing whatever made in China crap is cheapest this week... -Curt On Friday, July 24, 2020, 9:27:19 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Right out of high school I worked for an industrial electronics

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

You can buy new stuff to redo the cones. I have some ARs that need that, and my 45yo Advents are in need again too. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 24, 2020, at 9:33 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> My favorites were the Marantz stuff. > > I got a nice set of Marantz bookshelf

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

The Nakamichi LX-3 was something like $20 at the thrift shop. I figured it was a nice upgrade from the Hitachi I started with. The deals are rare, but they are there. You just have to be, too. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

On Fri, July 24, 2020 9:53 am, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Our cassette deck is a Nakamichi. > Not chinese, but not a Dragon ether. Cassette decks are way out of style now. But you still can't find a Dragon, or even a Pioneer CT-9R, for junk prices. About a year after I bought a CT-5 for $99

Re: [MBZ] Has Brand New Tires On It Also Breaks!!

Yeah that was kinda curious Everything around here has pine needles in the cowl after sitting outside anywhere for about 3 seconds --FT On 7/24/20 9:53 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, July 24, 2020 9:37 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Wonder what the cowl looks like - full

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

Our DVD player is Marantz. Had a 10 year warrantee, actually used it some 5-7 years in. It cost 2x what anything else did at the time, but that's fair since we got two of them! Our cassette deck is a Nakamichi. Not chinese, but not a Dragon ether. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Has Brand New Tires On It Also Breaks!!

Wonder what the cowl looks like - full of pine needles? -D > On Jul 24, 2020, at 9:31 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Looks fairly nice, not a bad price > > > 05 Mercedes Benz E320 - $3000(Columbia SC) > >

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

> My favorites were the Marantz stuff. I got a nice set of Marantz bookshelf speakers at a garage sale for $15. Not very efficient, but very good sound:size ratio. But the foam woofer surrounds crumbled a few years after I bought them. Must have been over 20 years old by then.

[MBZ] Has Brand New Tires On It Also Breaks!!

Looks fairly nice, not a bad price 05 Mercedes Benz E320 - $3000(Columbia SC) https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbia-05-mercedes-benz-e320/7164619182.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] A Car for SpongeBob?

On Fri, July 24, 2020 9:14 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-volkswagen-boatswagon I trimmed your link for you. Somebody owned a scrapyard and wanted an Amphicar? Other things you don't see every day:

[MBZ] CL seller genius of the day

https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/high-point-salvage-title/7164885391.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

Right out of high school I worked for an industrial electronics distributor who also had a high line stereo retail outlet. Marantz, Fisher, TEAC, Nakamichi, etc, you name it. I can recall seeing really expensive Nakamichi stuff in the store and lusting after it. My favorites were the Marantz

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

On Fri, July 24, 2020 8:54 am, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > How does one tell if a specific brand is still good stuff? > Best I can come up with is ask people whose career involves using that sort of tool. They might not know the day the bad stuff hits the shelves after a brand gets sold, but they

[MBZ] A Car for SpongeBob?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-volkswagen-boatswagon/?utm_source=dm_medium=email_campaign=2020-07-24 -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

On Fri, 24 Jul 2020 07:00:10 -0400 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Cornwell used to sell pro tools, mainly in factory environments. > (identical looking stuff might say Proto in the car parts store and the > guys on the productions lines might get issued stuff that says Cornwell) I recognized

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

On Fri, 24 Jul 2020 07:57:47 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I think the Internet in general pretty much destroyed this means of > finding deals, since everyone can become educated somewhat on the value > of thngs with minimal effort it’s harder to find stuff that’s been > undervalued. I

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

I have a work acquaintance that does monthly “sweeps” of local pawn shops for guitars and related musical equipment. I liken it to people who follow yard sales. He spends a fair amount of time going around looking for stuff, and maybe once or twice a year will land some smoking deal. I think

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

> I got a $80 (with coupons) Harbor Fright vacuum pump probably five years ago > and it’s still going strong. I paid $100 for my used JB Industries pump some years ago at a pawn shop. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This could be a really good deal 2005 Mercedes E500

Sent messages to the guy no response. Will try to call today --R Sent from iPhone > On Jul 23, 2020, at 9:32 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

I got a $80 (with coupons) Harbor Fright vacuum pump probably five years ago and it’s still going strong. It gets used probably 2-4 times a year, if that. -D > On Jul 24, 2020, at 7:00 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Cornwell used to sell pro tools, mainly in factory

Re: [MBZ] Partial Score

Cornwell used to sell pro tools, mainly in factory environments. (identical looking stuff might say Proto in the car parts store and the guys on the productions lines might get issued stuff that says Cornwell) That Fieldpiece scale is $181 at Amazon, so if it looked nice I'd say 110 is fair for

Re: [MBZ] Bosch Dishwasher

On Thu, July 23, 2020 9:40 pm, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Good point. I'm not really sure how it knows if the drain is blocked > unless it has some sort of level sensor, but not sure why the pump only > does 3 short pulses then stops. I will mess with it some more tomorrow. It sounds

Re: [MBZ] hand sanitizer makes you blind

On Thu, July 23, 2020 11:25 pm, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Hand sanitizer... Yesterday, I went to Costco to stock up on a few > items... found a rack with 1 gallon jugs of hand sanitizer... $16. 95 a > gallon, limit ONE per customer... All of Costco's Mexican Methanol Mess got recalled, so