Re: [MBZ] OT: Laptop info needed

2013-01-24 Thread Benz Hogs
I have a T-60 that I need to sell XP is still alive until April 2014, it's not dead YET! (said the man with the thick Monty Python/British accent :) ) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (160,xxx mi) On 1/24/2013 6:46 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Jan 24, 2013, at 11:00 AM, "M

Re: [MBZ] Bravery

2013-01-21 Thread Benz Hogs
te: Oh, why not just arm each of them? On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 9:25 PM, Benz Hogs wrote: Imagine if they trained kids in school to gang rush a gunman that's killing their fellow students. 20+ kids rushing to tackle the gunman would put him out of commission. Sure, a few might die in the rush

Re: [MBZ] Auf wiedersehen

2013-01-21 Thread Benz Hogs
Take this scenario into thought: Someone who uses the contact list posts a car problem and they receive answers. Some of those answers may come from people on their "ok" list and others from the "block" list. What if correct answers come from people on the "block" list? Then the original pos

Re: [MBZ] Bravery

2013-01-21 Thread Benz Hogs
Imagine if they trained kids in school to gang rush a gunman that's killing their fellow students. 20+ kids rushing to tackle the gunman would put him out of commission. Sure, a few might die in the rush, but 95% likely that would be less than the number killed if they just cower in fear

Re: [MBZ] banished

2013-01-17 Thread Benz Hogs
Ya piss off the list queen, she banishes you to La La Land. Queen speaks, no appeals, similar to Executive Order. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 1/17/2013 6:20 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: No reason. Many banishments seem to be purely random. I was one of th

Re: [MBZ] List Down?

2013-01-12 Thread Benz Hogs
I was kidding, hence the hi hi :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (160,xxx mi) On 1/12/2013 11:22 AM, WILTON wrote: And I wrote "Actuate GPS," hoping that "Benz Hogs" might be able to "find" himself if he were truly lost. Wilt

Re: [MBZ] List Down?

2013-01-11 Thread Benz Hogs
.. .- --.-.. --- ... - .. .. --... ...-- -.. . -.- -... . --.- ..- -..-. . On 1/11/2013 9:37 PM, OK Don wrote: .-. ... - . . . -.- -.. . -. .-. --- On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 8:33 PM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:02:14 -0500 Rolf

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer Uninterruptable Power Supplies

2013-01-11 Thread Benz Hogs
Possibly this: http://www.fixya.com/support/t8134863-apc_smart though that seems highly unlikely. Maybe this: http://forums.isxusergroups.com/thread.jspa?messageID=29668 Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 1/11/2013 10:55 AM, Craig wrote: Last night, about 0330,

Re: [MBZ] Uh, Oookaay

2013-01-10 Thread Benz Hogs
RINOLINERED PAINT Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 1/10/2013 10:27 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: This is just wrong on so many levels. Not mine, etc. http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/3536974037.html -- Sent from c•PRO+ for iPhone and iPod Rick Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Timing chain tools

2013-01-10 Thread Benz Hogs
That's simple and effective. Attaboy! Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 1/10/2013 10:23 PM, Fmiser wrote: I threaded a bolt in and used a crow bar to gently pull it out. As I recall, I didn't even pull out the radiator when I did the job on a 240. -- Phil

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300 Diesel

2013-01-09 Thread Benz Hogs
I can take a look at this if someone is that desperate :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 1/9/2013 5:36 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: This one is going to sell quick. If I had cash, I'd be on it. No affiliation, not mine, etc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/

Re: [MBZ] List Down?

2013-01-09 Thread Benz Hogs
All of the above. Rick, your test failed :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 1/9/2013 4:08 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Jan 9, 2013 2:02 PM, "Rick Knoble" wrote: Apparently, since it is a nice day, most list members are too. Most list members are nic

Re: [MBZ] C63 AMG vs. GT500

2013-01-08 Thread Benz Hogs
Nevermind, I tried in Chrome and it worked fine. Stupid Firefox... Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 1/8/2013 10:14 PM, Benz Hogs wrote: That's not cool, show us a race where we can't watch the video! Luther KB5QHUForest Park

Re: [MBZ] C63 AMG vs. GT500

2013-01-08 Thread Benz Hogs
That's not cool, show us a race where we can't watch the video! Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 1/8/2013 6:55 PM, OK Don wrote: Strange matchup -- http://mbworld.org/articles/evo-drags-c63-amg-against-mustang/?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campa

Re: [MBZ] Use of Mercedes Horn :-)

2013-01-08 Thread Benz Hogs
Or when to refrain from being a douchbag Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 1/8/2013 3:31 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: It is important to know when NOT to use the horn: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4067189561613 Greg

[MBZ] OT-Samsung 26" TV screen issues

2013-01-08 Thread Benz Hogs
I was given a non-working 26" Samsung TV. After asking a "Pro" on JustAnswers.com, it was recommended I replaced the T Con and main boards. I replaced the T Con board first, and the TV worked fine for a few days, then quit again. Next I replaced the main board, and again, after warming up, t

Re: [MBZ] Civil Engineer Looking for Work - OT

2013-01-08 Thread Benz Hogs
When he applies from the local address, tell him to setup a local (NY/NJ) Google Voice number. voice.google.com If he has a smartphone, the calls and texts will be routed to his cell. Also, calling out gives you the option to call with/without the G.voice number. Luther KB5QHUForest

Re: [MBZ] OT shoes and repair

2013-01-06 Thread Benz Hogs
orest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 1/6/2013 10:53 PM, Craig wrote: On Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:28:04 -0600 Benz Hogs wrote: Goodwill in Johnson County. Lots of executive castoffs. I just bought a pair of Allen Edmonds from Savers for $6. The uppers are in very good cond

Re: [MBZ] OT shoes and repair

2013-01-06 Thread Benz Hogs
Goodwill in Johnson County. Lots of executive castoffs. I just bought a pair of Allen Edmonds from Savers for $6. The uppers are in very good condition. One sole has a tiny hole. I also own Johnston Murphy purchased in the early 90's, maybe '94/'95. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL

Re: [MBZ] 2.5D and seafoam

2013-01-06 Thread Benz Hogs
Show me verified research with that information. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/31/2012 10:28 PM, clay monroe wrote: That would be a waste. Once you get to B20, there is no added benefits to be had. IT does cause issues with eating hoses at higher than

Re: [MBZ] Wooo boy!

2013-01-06 Thread Benz Hogs
Are you talking "impact driver" or "impact wrench" as there is a BIG difference. With my impact driver (uses 1/4" hex bits), I can vary the torque with the variable trigger. Impact drivers can be used with small screws, say 1/2" #4. If I used an impact wrench (using 3/8" or 1/2" sockets) it'

Re: [MBZ] Lenovo T-61

2012-12-28 Thread Benz Hogs
Try installing any Linux distro and see if they can ignore the pw. If not, you'll need to figure out how to crack the hard drive pw, or replace the hd. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/28/2012 4:10 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: Grandson gave me a Lenovo T-61 he

Re: [MBZ] How much is 90 degrees?

2012-12-28 Thread Benz Hogs
I used a breaker bar to turn the 90 degrees. No handle flex there. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/27/2012 10:15 PM, OK Don wrote: I used your method, and it seems to have worked OK, but then we didn't keep tha car long enough to really know. "I turned th

Re: [MBZ] Now I have a bios problem

2012-12-27 Thread Benz Hogs
I believe it's 10 or 20, and very rapidly. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/27/2012 8:21 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: For the most part, you can't, short of replacing the EPROM. If we had this happen on one of our HPs, it went back to HP and they typically replac

Re: [MBZ] hardware testing

2012-12-26 Thread Benz Hogs
Download Ultimate Boot CD and use the vendor specific hard drive long test. If it passes, sounds like you might have an issue on the MoBo. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/26/2012 9:29 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: This computer has a hardware diagnostic to

Re: [MBZ] hardware testing

2012-12-25 Thread Benz Hogs
diately just as if power completely removed Sent from my iPhone On Dec 25, 2012, at 12:24 PM, Benz Hogs wrote: Try a battery firmware update. See: http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/X-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/X100e-short-run-time-battery-won-t-completely-charge/ta-p/247381 Luther KB5QHUForest Park

Re: [MBZ] hardware testing

2012-12-25 Thread Benz Hogs
Try a battery firmware update. See: http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/X-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/X100e-short-run-time-battery-won-t-completely-charge/ta-p/247381 Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/25/2012 9:08 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have pulled a fully cha

Re: [MBZ] hardware testing

2012-12-24 Thread Benz Hogs
I've got 2 1GB sticks of known good memory that will work for the x100e. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/24/2012 8:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: These are x100e with amd processor. They are field rep computers that are carried around from car to car on a

Re: [MBZ] hardware testing

2012-12-24 Thread Benz Hogs
2nd Ultimate Boot. It rocks. Kaleb, look for a hardware stress test program. I've used http://www.inquisitor.ru/about/ Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/24/2012 5:20 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Download a copy of the Ultimate Boot CD. We use this at work all

Re: [MBZ] hardware testing

2012-12-24 Thread Benz Hogs
What model Lenovo is this? I might have some known good memory I could ship for a respectable price. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/24/2012 7:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It's just got one 2 gig stick in there, I will pull one out of another computer

Re: [MBZ] sleazeballs - I've been deluged with spam in the last few days

2012-12-19 Thread Benz Hogs
Blacklisting their domain is the only way. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/19/2012 6:54 PM, G. M. Brown wrote: Does anyone on the list have any ideas, other than my changing my Email address, etc., as I've been deluged with spam the last few days and am

Re: [MBZ] Apple PowerBook G4 Titanium/Aluminum

2012-12-17 Thread Benz Hogs
What kinda 22" LCD? How big of an SSD? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/17/2012 9:23 PM, clay monroe wrote: Ouch. Guy out here is selling macbooks hooked to 22" LCD for that price. Loaded out with keyboard and mouse, SSD and all ram. clay On Dec 17, 20

Re: [MBZ] OT FTP server set-up

2012-12-16 Thread Benz Hogs
not a server. Good software. Dan On Dec 16, 2012, at 4:50 PM, Benz Hogs wrote: Download FileZilla server. Select IP address, setup your firewall, setup the client FTP. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/16/2012 6:45 AM, Max Dillon wrote: How

Re: [MBZ] OT FTP server set-up

2012-12-16 Thread Benz Hogs
Download FileZilla server. Select IP address, setup your firewall, setup the client FTP. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/16/2012 6:45 AM, Max Dillon wrote: How difficult would it be to set up an FTP server on a windows vista box? I guess I'm looking for

Re: [MBZ] Failed Opacity Test

2012-12-10 Thread Benz Hogs
If this is a OM617, make sure the ALDA (or ADA on non-turbo) is adjusted correctly. This could be the smoke-causer. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/10/2012 10:12 PM, Max Dillon wrote: On the flat, best you can do is repeating full throttle runs up to hig

Re: [MBZ] OM603+107?

2012-12-06 Thread Benz Hogs
Now who is too young to be forgetting things? :-D Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/6/2012 9:20 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I wasn't aware the 5cyl turbo was still called the 602. OH, right, the '87 190D is a 602 turbo. I'm so dense at times... Still wrong - the

Re: [MBZ] OM603+107?

2012-12-06 Thread Benz Hogs
2/6/2012 7:57 PM, OK Don wrote: That might be the more sensible swap (it's a 602 with 5 cyl.), but the 603 has more power and torque :) WHat happened to Loren's project - the same as mine? All dream, no follow-through? On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 3:13 PM, Tim C wrote: On Dec 6, 2012 1:39 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123 turbodieselwagon

2012-12-06 Thread Benz Hogs
ter description than Jack rabbit. Mike On Dec 6, 2012 2:54 PM, "Benz Hogs" wrote: On 12/6/2012 1:49 PM, Tim C wrote: On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Benz Hogs wrote: #1 Only use full-throttle when merging onto the interstate. #2 Find traffic-less sections of the interstate,

Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123 turbodieselwagon

2012-12-06 Thread Benz Hogs
On 12/6/2012 1:49 PM, Tim C wrote: On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Benz Hogs wrote: #1 Only use full-throttle when merging onto the interstate. #2 Find traffic-less sections of the interstate, stop on the shoulder, do full-throttle acceleration up to speed limit (or beyond, if you dare

Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123 turbodieselwagon

2012-12-06 Thread Benz Hogs
#1 Only use full-throttle when merging onto the interstate. #2 Find traffic-less sections of the interstate, stop on the shoulder, do full-throttle acceleration up to speed limit (or beyond, if you dare :) ), repeat. This would reduce carbon buildup on the injectors, rings, and valves which co

Re: [MBZ] OM603+107?

2012-12-05 Thread Benz Hogs
What about the 90s 5cl OM603? It'd be fun driving a 35mpg diesel convertible :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/5/2012 6:24 PM, OK Don wrote: I guess I like the nostalgic look of the pagoda-like roof on the SL's hardtop. I keep scheming for ways to get th

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mercedes Benz 300E 1987 - $1000 (Danvers)

2012-12-05 Thread Benz Hogs
I've got all the matching parts he needs. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/5/2012 4:11 PM, Frederick Moir wrote: Dreamer. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From: "fred.s...@verizon.net" To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] 92 300E Eating Serpentine Belta?

2012-12-03 Thread Benz Hogs
What if said cheaper accessory seizes? When it's belt driven, it only breaks a belt I've seen this happen more than once with a/c and alternators. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 12/3/2012 3:07 PM, Dieselhead wrote: On Dec 3, 2012 9:21 AM, "Gerry Archer

[MBZ] Attention Canadians: brick/mortar store for DVDs

2012-12-01 Thread Benz Hogs
One of my favorite sitcoms, Last Man Standing, is not available for DVD purchase in the States. It seems Canadians can buy itwhat store could I visit in Windsor, ON to purchase the Season 1 DVD? -- Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) __

Re: [MBZ] Curt?

2012-11-30 Thread Benz Hogs
WTF? Do you have a clue how to use it? :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 11/30/2012 6:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I currently have a Magnus organ Sent from my iPhone On Nov 30, 2012, at 5:45 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: It's never too late. Ever. Many of u

Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy

2012-11-30 Thread Benz Hogs
I do that here in Chicago all the time during rush hour. Pass a line of 20 cars waiting for a stop light or stop sign. Maybe 3-5 pass me before the next stop, especially when I can get behind a larger vehicle and draft at 28-35mph. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx

Re: [MBZ] 2883 miles (Monovalve)

2012-11-28 Thread Benz Hogs
Are you certain the monovalve body is still functioning normally? Also, make sure there isn't anything in the monovalve that's damaging the inserts that have been replaced. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx mi) On 11/28/2012 12:39 PM, Jon Agne wrote: OK, pulled mono

Re: [MBZ] 124paradise

2012-11-26 Thread Benz Hogs
How many miles and what kinda weather? Are you on Strava? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (159,xxx) On 11/22/2012 9:10 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Mama wanted to go back tomorrow but now that the chilluns are here and there is lots of food around and good cycling weather she wa

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Benz Hogs
That's why the cops were in such a tizzy about the kids who took the one I hit. They were more worried about getting the tag than filing an accident report. Dan On Nov 19, 2012, at 1:20 PM, Benz Hogs wrote: Are they protected from killing, or just shooting? If their that friendly, slit a

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Benz Hogs
Are they protected from killing, or just shooting? If their that friendly, slit a throat and have a tasty dinner. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (158,xxx mi) On 11/19/2012 11:48 AM, Dieselhead wrote: Shoot, in N wisconsin, you don't even have to do that. Just walk out th

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Benz Hogs
That would only look good on the G, NOT the preppy looking GL. Gs are a real man's vehicle :) Hendrik, have you ever made a was-a-roo? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (158,xxx mi) On 11/19/2012 12:02 AM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: oh dear (pun intended), you need a deer bar. So

Re: [MBZ] Trip Preparation includes buying a few dogs

2012-11-15 Thread Benz Hogs
Amen to watching them cut the Russet potatoes into fries, then frying them fresh for me to devour. Oooo la la. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (158,xxx mi) On 11/15/2012 6:41 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Hendrik wrote: Hendrik The fries with the double dog are the delight, p

[MBZ] Myth: There is no more winterized fuel

2012-11-13 Thread Benz Hogs
Winterized fuel still exists and is location dependent. I can't imagine the class action lawsuit being a pleasant experience for truck stops if they didn't switch to winterized fuel. http://fleetowner.com/fleet-management/truth-about-fuel-additives " Mark Nyholm, technical product manager-heav

Re: [MBZ] Trip Preparation

2012-11-12 Thread Benz Hogs
That was Bob from AZ. I 2nd the Power Service, they make a great product. BUT, most pump diesel is protected down to -20F and spending that extra money isn't needed. If you do use Power service, use 1/2 of the recommended dose. Also, MB diesels don't need additive, just good hard driving and

Re: [MBZ] Made it to SC

2012-11-11 Thread Benz Hogs
What about the oil? Are you leaking high amounts or burning it? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 "Max" (158,xxx mi) On 11/11/2012 12:25 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: Max, I was skeptical as well. It is certainly leaking from up under the plunger. Mike On Nov 11, 2012 3:10 PM,

Re: [MBZ] O/T Computer Hardware Question

2012-11-01 Thread Benz Hogs
Were these out of warranty? Antec has a long 5yr warranty period, compared to most other brands. Luther On 11/1/2012 4:39 AM, John Reames wrote: I quit buying Antec power supplies because of them; three successive power supplies dying due to them is enough. The last one that I bought was a

Re: [MBZ] O/T Computer Hardware Question

2012-10-31 Thread Benz Hogs
I concur at the remove everything then add one by one and would offer this. Memory, CPU, or MOBO all generally issue beep codes when in failure mode, power supplies don't (if the right section of the power fails, i.e. not the fan/hd side). My bet is on a power supply, especially if you have h

Re: [MBZ] Google's robot cars pass driving test

2012-05-11 Thread Benz Hogs
net connection(I use 20gigs a month on it) and has only needed reset twice in the last couple months. Otherwise it has been trouble free. I still don't think I would be comfortable trusting it with my life. Mike On May 11, 2012 9:10 AM, "Benz Hogs" wrote: So what happens when th

Re: [MBZ] OT fedora server

2012-05-11 Thread Benz Hogs
It's rather easy to blank a Windoze password. I have a bootable USB thumb drive that I use for that Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (325,xxx mi) On 4/23/2012 9:45 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Thanks Ed, and all. The consensus is to install the winders server or install it as a VM

Re: [MBZ] Google's robot cars pass driving test

2012-05-11 Thread Benz Hogs
So what happens when the OS lags or crashes? Does the car just die and leave you temporarily stranded? That won't be pleasant if it happens in the middle of a busy street or freeway and you're left blocking traffic. I would hope that the car OS is more reliable than the current Android..

Re: [MBZ] What it's like to live in various parts of the country

2012-04-11 Thread Benz Hogs
"or hot in the summer" WTF? 100F or better for weeks on end EVERY summer isn't hot? Add to that 60-70% humidity? BBBZT WRONG That'll beat Arizona desert heat ANY day. Craig, if you don't dig humidity, stay w

Re: [MBZ] Hydrogen Peroxide

2012-04-11 Thread Benz Hogs
Citrus acid, borax, pine oil, Tea Tree oil, and others are good for this also. Try reading http://eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm or http://greeninspiredliving.com/homemade-natural-disinfectant-vs-store-brand Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (326,xxx mi) On 4/11/2012 4:

Re: [MBZ] Very Aggravating

2012-04-06 Thread Benz Hogs
A signed title and BoS isn't good enough anymore? Who are the numb you-know-whats that elected these fools? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 4/6/2012 1:54 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: Well, I'm home. My car, a 1992 Mercedes 300D is not...

Re: [MBZ] Nice 15" PB and HP2Android tablet

2012-03-24 Thread Benz Hogs
That's a nice deal. Too bad it won't run Adobe Creative Suite very smoothly for my wife How's the HP2Android touch pad working? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/20/2012 8:18 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: From one of my Mac lists: P

Re: [MBZ] More Oil Line Silliness

2012-03-24 Thread Benz Hogs
I would find it ok to use the yellow (gas rated) Teflon tape. It handles BioD and Eth/methanol well, so I'm sure motor oil wouldn't hurt it. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (324,xxx mi) On 3/24/2012 3:06 AM, Dieselhead wrote: Anit-seize, YES teflon tape, no for the reason Barry

Re: [MBZ] 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288419716939937511

2012-03-15 Thread Benz Hogs
What about 3.14.15 9:26 ? :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (324,xxx mi) On 3/14/2012 11:10 PM, Craig wrote: On Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:56:26 -0400 Max wrote: I think you're three years early? Depends on whether you are counting two digits or four. Every year has a 3.14. Every

Re: [MBZ] Hard drive recovery -- now Kaleb's new computer clock

2012-02-19 Thread Benz Hogs
Did anyone else notice that Kaleb has yet to send this email? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 2/20/2012 3:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin will write: Anybody know of a free hard drive recovery tool? I am still trying to get some files off my

[MBZ] buying iPods on eBay

2012-02-17 Thread Benz Hogs
Snagged a 6th Gen 80gb video iPod for $35 (shipping incl) earlier this week. It was listed as "for parts only" since it showed the red sad face and wouldn't boot. Before buying, I've been researching repairing iPod classics and found http://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/iPod_Classic_Troubleshooting and

Re: [MBZ] heat all the time

2012-02-13 Thread Benz Hogs
My first Benz, '83 SD had constant heat symptoms that a new insert didn't fix. After a rebuild of the push button unit (with a blown trace repair and complete resolder) the problem persisted. I ended up replacing the coil of the monovalve body with a used unit from Kaleb and that fixed the is

Re: [MBZ] eMac question for MacDan

2012-02-11 Thread Benz Hogs
Where do I find the order number? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 2/11/2012 12:01 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Here are the list of variants: http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/?search_keywords=A1002 You really need the order numb

Re: [MBZ] OT: more furnace talk

2012-02-10 Thread Benz Hogs
If you have an ammeter, put power to the blower and see if it's pulling a high amount of current. If the blower is normal, possibly a power surge (or brownout?) took out the controller, or the board just went bad. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (29

Re: [MBZ] Tesla Model X unveiling tonight

2012-02-10 Thread Benz Hogs
That makes no sense. The only way an electric car could be "emissions neutral" is if it takes pollution in and cleans the air for normal use just the way plants do. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 2/10/2012 9:21 AM, OK Don wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] Useful computer stuff this week

2012-02-04 Thread Benz Hogs
Google XP 9 in 1 and download the *.iso and burn it to a CD. It's a bootable CD that contains 9 different versions of XP. Select the one you wish to install based on your license key, and you're good to go. It's a great tool for computer admins that manage multiple different XP flavors, Home,

Re: [MBZ] Apple$$$

2012-02-03 Thread Benz Hogs
u boot off an external drive? On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 9:48 AM, Benz Hogs wrote: I upgraded my wife's Vista laptop's HD from 160GB to 320GB without reinstall. Works like a champ and still has Dell's original o/s reload partition. It can be easily done using Clonezilla. Luther K

Re: [MBZ] Apple$$$

2012-02-03 Thread Benz Hogs
I upgraded my wife's Vista laptop's HD from 160GB to 320GB without reinstall. Works like a champ and still has Dell's original o/s reload partition. It can be easily done using Clonezilla. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 2/1/2012 1

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bought a new computer monitor

2012-02-03 Thread Benz Hogs
I used OS/2 all through high school. It was fun to show people that there was an o/s that didn't crash AND could run WIN3.1 apps :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 2/1/2012 10:23 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Where is OS/2 Warp when you nee

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't start

2012-01-30 Thread Benz Hogs
V. I think you're missing your - and + in the questions. Either you're interpreting or something really doesn't make sense. -Curt Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:14:30 -0600 From: Benz Hogs To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] SDL won't start Message-ID:<4f26a5c6.1060..

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't start

2012-01-30 Thread Benz Hogs
't start Stupid question. Does the W126 have the remote starter terminals on the passenger fender, like my W123's? Rick Sent from my distant extension of A.G. Bell's invention On Jan 30, 2012, at 8:15 AM, "Benz Hogs" wrote: So the small lower terminal should NOT h

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't start

2012-01-30 Thread Benz Hogs
If the solenoid is bad, would the voltage stay 12.8? Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 1/30/2012 9:24 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: If that measurement isn't 0 you can't be getting full engagement current to the solenoid, and maybe it won't engag

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't start

2012-01-30 Thread Benz Hogs
So the small lower terminal should NOT have voltage when the key is in the start position and this tells the solenoid to trigger the starter? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 1/30/2012 8:07 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: * voltage between the

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't start

2012-01-30 Thread Benz Hogs
The car will not even attempt to turn the starter over and there is no voltage drop other than the glow plugs. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 1/30/2012 8:05 AM, Craig wrote: On Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:36:36 -0600 "Luther's Benz" wrot

Re: [MBZ] ..Seat problem.

2012-01-26 Thread Benz Hogs
Then the question is, can you hear the motor spinning when trying to move the seat forward? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 1/26/2012 8:20 AM, Scott Ritchey wrote: " wiring in the door-hinge-tube" Unlikely. Same wires for fore and

Re: [MBZ] Why you DON'T want to install a WVO kit...

2012-01-25 Thread Benz Hogs
L '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 1/25/2012 8:15 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Is there any documented study of the problems that the use of WVO causes on Mercedes diesels? Or is this just anecdotal? On 1/25/12, Benz Hogs wrote: "No one who can afford

Re: [MBZ] Why you DON'T want to install a WVO kit...

2012-01-25 Thread Benz Hogs
"No one who can afford a new Benz diesel is going to run it on wvo from new." Why do you think this is? Maybe because WVO is not proven as a good fuel source and is a ticking time bomb beginning the engine destruction process? You might save money now, but start stocking up on used engines,

Re: [MBZ] And here we were complaining about fuel prices ...

2012-01-25 Thread Benz Hogs
There's a huge refinery south of Joliet (way south ChiBurb) and I'm willing to bet that it's not the northernmost refinery. That's a good suggestion. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 1/24/2012 10:07 PM, OK Don wrote: We ought to bui

Re: [MBZ] Why you DON'T want to install a WVO kit...

2012-01-24 Thread Benz Hogs
I will be adding injector line heaters before I run wvo in the 300d again. Looking for 220 degrees or so just before the injectors. Mike On Jan 24, 2012 12:41 PM, "Benz Hogs" wrote: How hot do you heat your veggie oil? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) &

Re: [MBZ] Why you DON'T want to install a WVO kit...

2012-01-24 Thread Benz Hogs
How hot do you heat your veggie oil? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 1/24/2012 11:16 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: Ernest hit the nail right on the headdead cars that fools ran garbage through are what gives WVO a bad name. Su

Re: [MBZ] And here we were complaining about fuel prices ...

2012-01-23 Thread Benz Hogs
Interview at JBU? Good luck! Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 1/23/2012 4:25 PM, Craig wrote: I just got back from NAPA where I bought 5 quarts Mobil1 0W-40 to complete the oil change on the '95 E320. I put the 5 jugs on the counter,

Re: [MBZ] OT - old CRT monitor repair--now WiFi bridge

2012-01-23 Thread Benz Hogs
Or, find an old router at your local second hand store that will take DD-WRT and you can setup a bridge easily. Just keep some kind of fan pointed at the router. www.dd-wrt.com Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 1/23/2012 6:55 AM, Da

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't start

2012-01-20 Thread Benz Hogs
d reduce corrosion. Good luck - LarryT 91 300D On 1/20/2012 1:07 AM, Benz Hogs wrote: Over the last 6 weeks, the SDL has been hard to start when the engine is hot, this was mostly noticed during our 2100mi road-trip from Chi to MI to AR to Chi. The car always started fine when cold. This week,

[MBZ] SDL won't start

2012-01-19 Thread Benz Hogs
Over the last 6 weeks, the SDL has been hard to start when the engine is hot, this was mostly noticed during our 2100mi road-trip from Chi to MI to AR to Chi. The car always started fine when cold. This week, Wed morning was about the coldest it has been so far (temp of ~12F) and the Wife cou

Re: [MBZ] Really Stupid Question

2012-01-19 Thread Benz Hogs
It'd be hanging around between the bumper and a/c condenser, where you'd expect. That's if it's installed... Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 1/19/2012 1:08 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: I have never driven a w123 in the winter. Where is

Re: [MBZ] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive

2012-01-16 Thread Benz Hogs
Several 0-70 Italian tuneups on the local interstate. I bet it's been driven "lightly" as most people think a diesel should be driven. My SDL ran rough right before Christmas, and my wife was concerned, thinking that it was due to a side-impact collision before Thanksgiving. 1400 ish miles l

Re: [MBZ] OT Audio cards

2012-01-15 Thread Benz Hogs
- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Benz Hogs Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 5:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List; Banned List Subject: [MBZ] OT Audio cards So my project today was starting to play with homemade AV cables since I have oodles of 75

Re: [MBZ] inbreeding?

2012-01-14 Thread Benz Hogs
He's more right than you want to think. The auto parts climate in the USA is like that. One supplier makes a single part, or a handful of similar parts, and ships those various parts to Nissan, Toyota, Chrysler, MBUSA, etc. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dod

[MBZ] OT Audio cards

2012-01-14 Thread Benz Hogs
So my project today was starting to play with homemade AV cables since I have oodles of 75ohm TV coax lying around and I have a custom 15-20' video cable run planned at the Y. The first cable I made is in use between my computer (TV/DVR) and receiver using the RCA SPDIF ports. The change in au

Re: [MBZ] Rusty's online prices

2012-01-09 Thread Benz Hogs
I like being able to budget how much a part is and calling in to have you give me a better price :) Gotta say I love when Rusty helps me come in underbudget! Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 12/30/2011 8:56 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Emails And Assclowns

2012-01-03 Thread Benz Hogs
You should take a look at drivevaccine.com I have no affiliation, just a satisfied customer... Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (321,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 12/6/2011 12:51 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: Bob R wrote: How is this ass clown able to still post?

Re: [MBZ] America's "most toxic" town: Picher, OK

2011-12-03 Thread Benz Hogs
-10F? Wasn't it in the -20s last year somewhere near Kaleb? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (319,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 12/3/2011 10:23 PM, OK Don wrote: We have it ALL in OK! #3 (IIRC) best place to live a year or two back (Norman, OK) to most toxic - Pitcher

Re: [MBZ] OT Anti-Virus for Android

2011-12-03 Thread Benz Hogs
4 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: Trust an android developer who's worked with the platform, or an online article. Your choice. Walt, who does android dev for fun and profit. On Dec 3, 2011 2:15 PM, "Benz Hogs" wrote: I'm sorry to be blunt, but the thought that a smartphone does not nee

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