Re: [MBZ] adjusting valves

2014-07-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
I think that one went to his pay portal. clay On Jul 9, 2014, at 6:47 PM, Meade Dillon wrote: Kent Bergsma had a you tube video how to for valve adjustments that I can't find now. He showed how the big nut should be turned until the largest gap is found, and then you adjust the gap to spec,

Re: [MBZ] Hot under the collar

2014-07-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
Thanks. No aux fan. That was introduced later in the year. Hoses are a year old and holding well. It was the visco clutch that failed. Replaced it Monday. I was a retard and took the car for a 8 hour drive around Mt. Rainier over the weekend. It did fine, though did get hot clay On Jul

Re: [MBZ] Hot under the collar

2014-07-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
The issue is sort of resolved now. The vicious fan had died, and paired with the screw up job the shop did trying to remove a backfire, the thing now runs way to rich and is all out of whack. I real D-jet mechanic will have to De-tune the tune up and fiddling to get it back to proper, but I

Re: [MBZ] Hot under the collar

2014-07-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
yes. Detergent flush, then citric, finally full tap water flush. Buttoned back up with new hoses and water pump. clay On Jul 11, 2014, at 5:03 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I forget, have you given it a citric acid flush? -- Jim On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 12:38 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net

[MBZ] W140 Front calipers - FS

2014-07-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
I picked up a pair of front calipers from a 95 S500 thinking that they would fit in a 92 300SE. The things are universal fit for 95-99 W140. Lucas, in very good shape and include nearly new brake pads. Ship from 98105 with UPS Ground. Does $200 sound like too much? clay

Re: [MBZ] 124 AC woe

2014-07-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
Probably not the solution you desire, but I found out you can use coil cleaning spray product to dislodge the built up snot on the condenser and it does increase the cooling effect. I gave it a shot on my S430 and what was once blackened became silvery once more. The warm weather had been

Re: [MBZ] Hot under the collar

2014-07-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
From: clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 6:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hot under the collar The issue is sort of resolved now. The vicious fan had died, and paired with the screw up job the shop

[MBZ] Six Million Dollar tumbler

2014-07-17 Thread clay via Mercedes
Ok, not that expensive, but much like the 70's TV show, the ignition cylinder was rebuilt. 1974 450 SL I had ordered a factory tumbler and key from the local dealer, per instruction from Classic Center. That was April. I got impatient and found a complete lock cylinder off fleabay and had

Re: [MBZ] Six Million Dollar tumbler

2014-07-24 Thread clay via Mercedes
knowing that I'm very tempted to re-key it to use a Mercedes key... -Curt From: clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, July 18, 2014 12:58 AM Subject: [MBZ] Six Million Dollar tumbler

Re: [MBZ] Six Million Dollar tumbler

2014-07-24 Thread clay via Mercedes
locksmith was pretty strident about never using graphite to lube a lock. I did not press why. Tri-flow or some other penetrating lube is what the shop used on most everything clay On Jul 18, 2014, at 8:31 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:02:17 -0700 Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] 115 front speakers too

2014-07-24 Thread clay via Mercedes
The speaker screws in. No screw, it should pull out. clay On Jul 22, 2014, at 9:02 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Anyone know for certain how to remove the speaker in the middle of the dash on a 115? The cover is already off of it and I see 4 brass colored tabs. I assume it

[MBZ] SL 600 auction find

2014-07-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
Lot: 304 Qty: 1 Login to Bid Year: 1998 Make: MERCEDES BENZ Model: SL600 Description: V12, AUTO, A/C, CRUISE, TILT, P/WDW, P/SEAT, P/LOCK, CONVERTIBLE , ODOMETER READS: 45618 s/n: WDBFA76F8WF161681 Not sure I am interested or not. It has some age related interior

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

2014-07-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
That is an issue with CA cars. I got nailed for three years back fees when I purchased a car in OR with CA plates and wanted it registered in WA. Took weeks to deal with the turds working for CA .gov clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone

Re: [MBZ] Totally and utterly OT: Kitty litter as a possible cure for cancer!

2014-07-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
I was reading about the sodium sulfide in flatulance (human) being a good cancer deterrent and immune system boost clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me

Re: [MBZ] Also utterly OT -- Mac disk image/backup

2014-07-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
Carbon Copy Cloner Best mirroring app, ever. I have used it to upgrade internal drives for years and moving to new machines. USB or Firewire enclosure to hold the original drive and boot from that, then copy to the larger, new, internal drive. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well

Re: [MBZ] Newer Mercedes Diesel

2014-07-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
Sounds about as rare as Unicorns. A CDI benz should fit the bill fine. Most of the other diesel cars available in USA are going to be junk or worse as used examples. My cousin sold VW, and loved them fresh off the lot. He was less than impressed with what showed up in trades or how rare it

Re: [MBZ] Newer Mercedes Diesel

2014-07-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
I was in the market for the passat TDI wagon a few years back, but decided to check with my cousin, since he sold them. That was the swiftest scratch off the list conversation. Ended up holding onto the E300D, and SWBMA purchased some korean sedan loaded with bells and whistles. She is now

Re: [MBZ] W123 parts

2014-07-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
The longer you hold out, the higher the settlement will tend to be. The rep wants to clear the case as swiftly as possible. If it grinds on, they get dinged for being ineffective, and that comes back at bonus time, or job longevity. After a month, they will gladly cut a check for close to

Re: [MBZ] OT-ish Trans flush.

2014-07-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
Unless I am doing a full fluid and filter change, I am pretty happy with a drain and fill, then run for 2500 miles, drain and fill again with a new to me purchase.Mobil 1 ATF clay On Jul 26, 2014, at 4:56 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: There is one system by which the fluid gets

Re: [MBZ] Today's cheap home brew Find

2014-07-28 Thread clay via Mercedes
After that long in the game, the equipment has long paid for itself. The bottles are exceedingly easy to source from places like Freecycle or the local recycle bins. I prefer Grolsch type rubber seal bottles, but the larger martinelli cider bottles are good for capping and gifting. Given the

Re: [MBZ] OT: How is this game played exactly?

2014-07-28 Thread clay via Mercedes
Lies, mischaracterizations, obfuscation and deceit. That is how cars are sold. SWMBA wants to drive the AlCan to get to her new abode. The korean sedan will not meet her needs, so she decided a used Rav4 would. No research was done on her part and she blithely wanders into a few places she

Re: [MBZ] OT: How is this game played exactly?

2014-07-28 Thread clay via Mercedes
There is always September. The really new stuff will be arriving and these guys need to make room.They shuffle the old stuff to lesser dealers around the area (small town guys) or have to store it on some far off lot. It is not making them cash sitting on the tarmac. Or, you get the

Re: [MBZ] OT: How is this game played exactly?

2014-07-28 Thread clay via Mercedes
It is Osama crap for cars that has made a mess of the business. The old cars got destroyed, so used car volume crashed. The new cars sold at that time were tin boxes, not cars you really wanted to hang onto. The dealers were begging folks to buy, since there was almost no business to be had.

Re: [MBZ] OT: How is this game played exactly?

2014-07-28 Thread clay via Mercedes
The local indy dealers are banking on sub prime loans they originate themselves to the wetbacks. They can not get banks to cover the loans, so hold the paper themselves and have usurious rates, so everybody qualifies. Pepe Jimenez makes jacked up payments on his truck, and, if he defaults,

Re: [MBZ] How To Make A Used Mercedes Sound Like A Pagani Zonda

2014-07-28 Thread clay via Mercedes
The SL600 I was looking at over the weekend sold for $11k at auction clay On Jul 28, 2014, at 7:13 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: Step 1: Acquire Mercedes S600, SL600, or CL600.

Re: [MBZ] OT: How is this game played exactly?

2014-07-28 Thread clay via Mercedes
One reason I hold onto my rides. I can not see buying a newer model with lower build quality, when I can use a fraction of the cash to keep what I have on the road. The yoda guys took the car on trade, so it was pretty much 2/3 the sale price to acquire. The infiniti, acura, and bmw shops

Re: [MBZ] How To Make A Used Mercedes Sound Like A Pagani Zonda

2014-07-28 Thread clay via Mercedes
the later it gets in the year. Nobody wants a convertible when winter is coming... Dan On Jul 28, 2014, at 7:35 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The SL600 I was looking at over the weekend sold for $11k at auction clay On Jul 28, 2014, at 7:13 AM, Rich Thomas via

Re: [MBZ] Jaime! A Poor Widow Needs Help!

2014-07-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
I take umbrage at the crack at the 8 track. I resemble that remark in my SL. Right now I am trying to get the damn cassette adapter to spin up tapes. The 8 tracks play fine clay On Jul 28, 2014, at 6:11 PM, Tom Savage via Mercedes wrote: On Jul 28, 2014 10:52 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This One's For Wilt

2014-07-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am thinking we should be more ecologically friendly in our munitions. Various sized gravel and stones at terminal velocity would be swift and have no lasting toxic effects. A day after the event, it is all good, twenty years on, no birth defects or cancer. On top of that, no bad PR from

Re: [MBZ] Jaime! A Poor Widow Needs Help!

2014-07-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
That is about what my 02 w220 does. I get within 100 feet of the place most days. clay On Jul 29, 2014, at 3:23 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: Hi Ned, Updated maps are released annually. My department does the final testing on them. And house numbers are certainly

Re: [MBZ] OT: How is this game played exactly?

2014-07-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
, 2014, at 7:13 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So is this effort your part in getting her to be gone? --R On 7/28/14 7:04 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: Lies, mischaracterizations, obfuscation and deceit. That is how cars are sold. SWMBA wants to drive

Re: [MBZ] OT I am so angry

2014-07-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
I got screwed over in March. Shop hosted a club event and I bit on their offer of reduced rates to have work done. The tech was not qualified to work on a D-jet system and buggered it up very well. It now stumbles and backfires as well as runs overly rich. It was having some minor

[MBZ] How screwed am I?

2014-08-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
I parked the SL in the driveway and when I moved it, I noticed a long wet slick. The fluid is clear and a bit slick. I thought it may be ATF and went looking for a leak in the cooler lines. I found where the drip seemed to be, right where the trans cooler line mounted to the block. I wiped

[MBZ] messed up trans electric socket

2014-08-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
The w220 went for fresh shoes last week and the tire shop decided that all upper and lower control arms needed to come out. Quoted about $2500 for the job. SWMBA threw a fit. I told her I would check with my indy, which I just did. He acknowledges that there is some wear, but nothing to

Re: [MBZ] OT printers

2014-08-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
Probably is a way to get it running again. Maybe isopropyl on a swab to clean the heads. Given the cost to purchase new, it may be less expensive clay On Aug 5, 2014, at 2:12 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Canon inkjet printer - multi ink tanks type Has been sitting for a year or

[MBZ] Trigger points WTB

2014-08-12 Thread clay via Mercedes
Went to the Show and Shine this past weekend and the consensus was that I need a newer trigger point to get the 450SL running better. I know it is a long shot, but anybody have a spare they can part with that will fit a 1974 SL born 12/73? Not the ones from a 108 or earliest 107, the one

Re: [MBZ] W114/W115 front brake interchange

2014-08-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
I have a set of front disks from Q that never made it onto my 72 220D. Pads as well. These items were not transferable to the R107, so Sexy Parts God, Garry got me the proper stuff for my SL. Gary will be able to provide the parts for a great price if what I have are not correct clay On

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
The mob used to provide a lower grade concrete product when they ran the industry. clay On Aug 13, 2014, at 3:07 AM, LarryT via Mercedes wrote: It would suit me fine if all construction were mandated to be 100% USA sourced - manpower and materials. Actually, Nuclear Constructions

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilegious talk about white man magic

2014-08-14 Thread clay via Mercedes
friend of the kid has one at his home. Thing runs on a 50 amp breaker to a 240 volt hook up. Same sort of hook up that a back yard pool or spa requires. I would guess at least 6-8kW clay On Aug 14, 2014, at 8:16 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: How much power is required to

Re: [MBZ] Review for the 3.5

2014-08-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
I much prefer that sort of ride in a classic car than in a newer import. There are many lower cost volks wagons on the road that do much the same rattle, jounce, and noise, but with much less elan. Toyota and all that like are so loosely built they make long drives very stressful. #1 boy

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
And the sole coal plant is being retrofitted to NG in a few years. The coal trains that supplied it are now being repurposed to load ships headed to the orient. Wind farms are sprouting up all over the state. Natural gas plants are not getting built, but solar is growing, and the older

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Comparison

2014-08-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
They still have single payer Provincial in BC. Better than most of the stuff below the 49th parallel. You can purchase private to cover special needs, but still seems much less expensive to do that than what I pay in Seattle clay On Aug 16, 2014, at 7:35 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Comparison

2014-08-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
They also have a less litigious society clay On Aug 16, 2014, at 8:01 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I wonder if some of the cost difference between Canada and US is the personal injury coverage (Canada has free healthcare, so that part of auto insurance is far less expensive?). Max

Re: [MBZ] OT: Win7 SP1

2014-08-17 Thread clay via Mercedes
Seems Steve Balmer is now being investigated for illegal support, in violation of state rules against meddling in school sports. He set up a non profit to recruit blacks to his kid's private school to be on the basket ball team. The kids would live in booster's homes and did not adhere to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar power for electric cars? Not in the South.

2014-08-17 Thread clay via Mercedes
I looked into getting solar in Seattle. There are really great incentives to do it. The deal will close in 2015, but I could have save $15k of the cost by sourcing locally made panels and having a deal for buy back from the local power co. State has not extended the support, so now it is not

Re: [MBZ] OT An eventful morning

2014-08-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
That did happen on the 300SE. Today #1 boy drags me out to the car to show me the coolant mess near the overflow tank. Having not seen it before, I thought it was his head gasket. The spew was not at all as dramatic as he portrayed. Seemed to come from the overflow hose from the rad.

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2014-08-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
I used it with no issue in the e300d, or any other Benz from 1972-2002 clay On Aug 22, 2014, at 10:20 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: Is Mobil1 ATF suitable for the transmission in a 1995 E320? Thanks, Craig -- Present:'95 E320 Sebastian 127 kmi

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

2014-08-24 Thread clay via Mercedes
with. Swapped in a used with 109k in place of the dead 203k it came with. M1 has it shifting almost like a new car. clay On Aug 23, 2014, at 7:56 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: clay via Mercedes wrote: I used it with no issue in the e300d, or any other Benz from 1972-2002 I thought

Re: [MBZ] S500 interior upgrade

2014-08-27 Thread clay via Mercedes
They are not as robustly built or appointed as the W140. A very korean car feel to them. I put 10k on mine. They have the 96-05 transmission wicking problems. Door and trunk assist have failed. There are error codes that lie about what is really going on. My signals really do work, but

Re: [MBZ] Cars available

2014-08-27 Thread clay via Mercedes
Got a M117 D-jet around? clay On Aug 27, 2014, at 7:34 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I am still working on this farm deal and need to raise some more cash for the move. I am fixing to crush about 10 cars unless somebody needs them. Some of them have good engines, tons of good

Re: [MBZ] S500 interior upgrade

2014-08-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
Mileage is not great. Running a 4.3liter V8. I get 250 in all town driving, and around 400 or so all highway clay On Aug 28, 2014, at 6:14 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I wasn't that interested in a V12. I was thinking more along the lines of an S500 for the wife. Stuff like the

Re: [MBZ] CVs, was BMW 325 Station Wagon

2014-09-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
Old cop cruisers are out of fashion in the taxi trade, so auction prices are in the pits. You can snag a good example for under $2k. The 2007-2011 models maybe hit 3k clay On Aug 31, 2014, at 5:05 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: My son and I both have Crown Vics. His is a 97 and

Re: [MBZ] S500 interior upgrade

2014-09-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
I drive downhill both directions clay On Sep 1, 2014, at 10:06 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I'm not following your math. Even if you could possibly use every drop of the tank capacity, with a 23 gallon tank and 400 miles, you get around 17.4 mpg. 400/23 = 17.39 At 250 per tank,

Re: [MBZ] Classic car stock

2014-09-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
They are planning on introducing a Jennifer Lawrence nekkid laptop. that will keep the coffers full for ages clay On Sep 1, 2014, at 6:11 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Apple is in trouble. They've basically given the professional world the finger with the new MacPro, their phones

Re: [MBZ] Linux (was Re: Classic car lock, stock and mac)

2014-09-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
I brought my kids up on Mac. #1 boy won a Sony laptop on a M$ lotto that he used for college. I had been running a few distros of Linux for a few years as diversions, and donated a trailing edge Gateway for him to do linux with. Last night we wasted hours building a whole new gaming box for

Re: [MBZ] Linux (was Re: Classic car lock, stock and mac)

2014-09-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
It does have onboard graphics, both HDMI and another digital port. Since it will be used for games, the boy feels he needs at least a 2 gig GPU clay On Sep 3, 2014, at 4:36 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 3 Sep 2014 11:54:37 -0700 clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Last

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius

2014-09-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
Neighbors have priapisms. I rode in one around town. It is not a nice car. Second gen, and lower quality build than first gen (Grandma got one a decade or more ago). They are doing the same cost cutting that MBZ does clay On Sep 5, 2014, at 4:14 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I have

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius

2014-09-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
There are an excess of the blue ones roaming my roads. Sometimes it looks like parade day on the freeway with them all lined up. I think the placement of the Obama sticker or the stick figure family is the only way to tell one from the other clay On Sep 5, 2014, at 7:03 AM, WILTON via

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius

2014-09-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
SWMBA came down from AK to get her household effects. She also wanted to do her annual peach canning session. I figured out the fruit stand over the mountains was open fairly early, so I did the 200 mile trip to get her three boxes. A bit over three hours before breakfast, and I had fresh

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius

2014-09-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
and get fresh SC peaches. 0.5 mile round trip, a bit over 3 minutes --R On 9/8/14 4:46 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: SWMBA came down from AK to get her household effects. She also wanted to do her annual peach canning session. I figured out the fruit stand over the mountains was open

Re: [MBZ] Sure wish it was a diesel

2014-09-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
I have a working fan is anybody needs one. clay On Sep 7, 2014, at 3:01 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Actually, there a simple but difficult to properly repair cause for blower failure in the W114/115 -- the damper flap that switches from heat to AC has a change-over switch on

Re: [MBZ] This worth anywhere near the listed price?

2014-09-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
I filled the S430 the other day. Full 23.3 gallons and the computer thought I would get 500 out of the tank. On the freeway it thought it would be closer to 600. That is still better than the 250/ 20mpg I was getting out of the Toyota van. clay On Sep 8, 2014, at 5:41 PM, Dwight Giles via

Re: [MBZ] Prius

2014-09-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
I tried to distinguish sedans and found it near impossible to tell a Benz from a asian anymore. Same head and tail ends. clay On Sep 9, 2014, at 3:04 AM, John Reames via Mercedes wrote: Speaking of ID'ing cars... When taking long drives in the wee hours, has anyone (else) taken to guessing

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius and changing subjects

2014-09-10 Thread clay via Mercedes
those electro cars are owned by fruits and nuts On Sep 10, 2014, at 8:42 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Let me suggest that apples and peaches have little to do with a Prius. RB On 09/09/2014 10:48 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: I'm sure there is at least one heritage and

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilding an alternator

2014-09-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
I found an app to find cars at PnP. www.row52.com clay On Sep 11, 2014, at 11:58 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 11 Sep 2014 13:19:48 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The alternator on my '87 300TD is dead. I've tried a new voltage regulator, that did

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius

2014-09-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
Prius are not cheep. The clapped out ones that were fleet cars sell for high KBB around here. they get painted yellow and become taxi. Used to be cop cars that got sold for that. Bottom price is above $6k for first gen clay On Sep 11, 2014, at 7:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT propane burners

2014-09-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
how big does the yard need to be? My cousin has a great little kitchen built with a smoker, mini fridge, large gas grill, sink, and scads of counter space. Maybe all of 8x8, stone walls and fiberglass roof. The flat part of the yard is 15x25, and surrounded by hilly garden. clay On Sep

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilding an alternator

2014-09-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
When my alternator died on Gump, I found a great local shop to rebuild instead of getting a FLAPs unit. Superior job on the rebuild, enough that I installed in the SL after parting the w115. Cost was an initial consideration. This time I would have Gary, sexy parts seller to all right minded

Re: [MBZ] OT propane burners

2014-09-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
Mine die from the tin worm, but not as fast as yours. Mostly cheap chinese garbage does not have enough stainless parts to live long. The iron and sheet metal have begun rusting away. I will need to source a larger gauge of metal to replace the junk metal. Probably looking at forged instead

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: N

2014-09-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
The local billionaires are pumping massive amounts of funding into the fight to force excessive background checks and intrusive gun control measures in PNW. The M$ boys really want to be the only ones with private armed forces clay On Sep 13, 2014, at 2:30 PM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: N

2014-09-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
For about 70 years there was one program that did pay for itself and provided an income stream to the US Congress. It took the lives of many men and women to build it, but in 1914 it commenced operation and until around 1985 it still produced a stream of dollars. A Democrat gave it away.

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

2014-09-15 Thread clay via Mercedes
The chrysler cars became a whole bunch better than the garbage K cars of the 1980s. It was a boost to Jeep as well. Joining up/being bought by DBAG must have swept the cruft from the machine clay On Sep 14, 2014, at 6:50 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: It seems most are of the

Re: [MBZ] Carbine Digest, Vol 106, Issue 71

2014-09-18 Thread clay via Mercedes
I just got the high mileage award in the mail for Frosch. Nice big box with a small grille jewel and a folder. Pretty heavy medal, but not the cloisonné of the older examples. No need to be a club member, just own the marque. clay On Sep 16, 2014, at 6:23 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes

[MBZ] Brother K'leb

2014-09-18 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ptd/4661253817.html Maybe the new okie acres will have a shed for the better parts clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life

Re: [MBZ] OT: The 10 Happiest Countries

2014-09-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
The locals are fairly content in Central America. Honduras and Nicaragua have been unhappy for ages. El Salvador has increase joy since the military has backed down, but gangs are a problem. Guatemala has had issues, but even in the middle of a crap storm, the locals are generally content.

[MBZ] Kent says SVO is junk

2014-09-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4E28hDgXCwfeature=em-subs_digest-vrecs So, there is really an issue with using veggie oil, as it gums up the engine/injectors. That explains how you shorten the life of a Benz by running crap fuel sources. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well tailored

Re: [MBZ] Kent says SVO is junk

2014-09-24 Thread clay via Mercedes
* the injectors, but i think it's only prudent to not be making generalizations on the topic without knowing far more of the relevant detail. cheers! e On 23/Sep/14 12:47, clay via Mercedes wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4E28hDgXCwfeature=em-subs_digest-vrecs So, there is really

Re: [MBZ] Newer Diesel opinions

2014-09-24 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/details/?listingid=371385386totalresults=484index=74atcmake=mercedes%20benzsearchtype=allp=4distance=100 http://www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/details/?listingid=356385721

Re: [MBZ] AC Bummer

2014-09-25 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-81450930/ There is no man made warming associated with Pacific Coast warming trends. clay On Sep 24, 2014, at 9:08 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:43:28 -0500 Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dan

Re: [MBZ] 114/115 Headlight Switch Replacement

2014-09-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
yes. Remove the dash cluster and you can access the screw/bolt/nut set up. If you have the under dash panels, take those out. Having stretch armstrong arms is a huge help clay On Sep 27, 2014, at 8:53 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Can it be done without dash removal? Pretty sure

Re: [MBZ] OT: Having fun with malicious people

2014-09-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
Limburger... yes, very stinky. It is available at the store by me. About 80 years ago, Mom and her teen buddies rubbed it on the car engine of a teacher they disliked. clay On Sep 27, 2014, at 4:50 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: The tricks people played on the early telephones were

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

2014-09-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
Phooo! I have not had any issues with synth in my old cars. No leaks or mess. What it does do is clean out the snot in the engine and make it run much better. Fuel leaks, coolant leaks, washer fluid leaks I have had. No oil leaks that popped up after using M1. If it leaked prior to the

Re: [MBZ] OT Apple memory

2014-09-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
I can find a use for it. Mom needs to upgrade her mac mini from a pair of 512 sodimm clay On Sep 29, 2014, at 9:30 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: I have no use for this chip.For Apple notebook.Kingston 2gb memory sodimm.KTA-MB667K2/2GR.Yours free for the asking Fred Moir.Lynn

[MBZ] Preservation class

2014-09-29 Thread clay via Mercedes
Postman just delivered the MBCA preservation class certificate. Nice enough. Has a picture of the car and all. Seems I have not buggered it up beyond salvation in the past three years. Now I just have to get it running properly. clay ___

Re: [MBZ] Preservation class

2014-10-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
get a nice framable certificate. Come back each year to show you are still a good person worthy of owning a Benz clay On Sep 29, 2014, at 4:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: What's a preservation class certificate? Dan On Sep 29, 2014, at 7:41 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

2014-10-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
thanks clay On Sep 29, 2014, at 6:16 PM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes wrote: Clay, Phoo right back at you. Best Wishes, Roger Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com (new) www.southernnightsantiques.com (antique)

[MBZ] pulse generator

2014-10-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
The never ending misfiring in Froggy is dragging on. Most recent consensus is that it is the trigger points boogered up. I snagged a non functional dizzy off fleabay and got the pulse gen out. The dizzy was non-op because one of the wire heads was bashed in and the cap was broken. How do I

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

2014-10-01 Thread clay via Mercedes
They are really great for bio-remediation. The stalks love to suck up toxins from the ground. The issues arise when you try to dispose of the plant remains. Consultant I worked at a few decades ago did a few projects at EPA sites. Poplar trees and sunflowers, depending on how long you had

Re: [MBZ] Lawsuit: White woman gets black man's sperm by mistake Ooops

2014-10-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
Not likely. She like the softer sex, and it was a sort of typo error. She got knocked up, married her girl friend, and was so excited by the whole thing, that they requested some more baby batter so the spouse could spurt forth a sibling. The batch they were supposed to get was #380. The

Re: [MBZ] Lawsuit: White woman gets black man's sperm by mistake Ooops

2014-10-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
is he ovulating? clay On Oct 2, 2014, at 6:09 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Had a long layover in Dulles, start taking your temperature every four hours please Andrew... Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 2, 2014 6:11 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] NOW Ebol-e

2014-10-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
We will now. The kids are coming down with a rare breed of flu this year. Came out of the midwest, and spreading coast to coast. If one idjit can lie to African security, there are going to be many more flitting about the world spewing biological warfare agents all over. Great way to

Re: [MBZ] JunkYard Fun

2014-10-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
I have lust in my heart over the plethora of tri-stars that have washed up in the PnP. From a 1959 to a 2001 edition. Nothing I own though. clay On Oct 4, 2014, at 5:02 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Yesterday I stole away from my Domestic Responsibilities for a few hours to visit

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb's Tractor

2014-10-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
Import/Export for the legal weed states. Good central location and he can service the boys coming in from Miami, as well as TX and what floats into ChiTown clay On Oct 4, 2014, at 8:10 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Buying 20 acres with a landing strip is suspicious. He's obviously

Re: [MBZ] 1982 300td travel

2014-10-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
Not sure about the new stuff, but the older asian cars do tend to run to almost 200k. the honda, toyota, acura stuff I had lasted through 150k without issues. As long as proper service was done. Getting past 180k was pushing need for major overhauls of engine as well as body. Probably like

Re: [MBZ] OT: CB Radios

2014-10-06 Thread clay via Mercedes
But you can do more with longer range FRS stuff for car to car and then use them while wandering around clay On Oct 6, 2014, at 9:23 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Does anyone still use CB radios anymore? We do, when caravanning. I acquired (via thrift shop over time) four Uniden

Re: [MBZ] We are ***!!

2014-10-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
I decided not to share the pain of trying to get rid of SWMBA's korean car. It has nothing to do with mercedes, other than she sold the E300 and got this, and I want to put the R107 in the garage instead of the korean car. Two months this thing has been taking up space. Constantly renewing CL

Re: [MBZ] One for the greasers without heart conditions

2014-10-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
the danes are not swayed by canadian branding clay On Oct 7, 2014, at 11:44 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 07/10/2014 2:40 AM, Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes wrote: *_Warning_* contains scantily clad women but no politics I think, or religion but does have white man rap, so that

Re: [MBZ] canola/rapeseed (was: Re: One for the greasers without heart conditions)

2014-10-07 Thread clay via Mercedes
From my foggy old memory banks, the canucks had this great stuff to compete with soy oil. Rape was not going to fly and the marketing boys decided that Canadian Oil, would be more to the liking of moms. Along the lines of marketing safflower oil, being labeled Saffola. Rape-ola was not a big

[MBZ] shelf treasures

2014-10-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
Froggy is showing her age. Again. The water pump I installed last year failed. Got it from Trent. Figures. Took the car to indy to have recourse if it fails again. While there I took the trigger point set I got from fleabay to see if my indy thought replacing that would help with the

[MBZ] Old cars rock

2014-10-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18LrBpBPNlQ Eric has a good perspective about our love of cranky old cars clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against

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