Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

On Sat, 11 Feb 2023 20:59:26 -0500 Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > yes. in general I don't like clear coat YES! Why don't manufacturers like single-stage paint anymore? Craig > On Sat, Feb 11, 2023, 6:26 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > That makes se

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

On Sat, 11 Feb 2023 12:13:43 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Maybe mine has a fault somewhere? I cannot recall ever feeling heat > blowing to the floor, and I was sure that I had read somewhere that it > was a normal thing. It was not supposed to direct CHILLED air to the floor. As J

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

On Sat, 11 Feb 2023 09:56:54 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > I wonder if the heater blower issue is like that on the 115. The > > blower provides air to the windshield but not really to the floor. > > Why wouldn't it? It's directly in the intake air plenum, should assist > in wherever

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

On Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:37:35 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Welcome to the hell that is buying/selling online. Sounds like > Craigslist is getting as bad as FB Marketplace. I have run into that here in New Mexico, too. > I just don’t get it. It's quite a wonder, isn't it? Crai

Re: [MBZ] Windshield gaskets on cars such as the 123

On Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:04:30 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > There's also this, I think most 3M products are pretty good > > https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40067023/ From that webpage: -- Details * Designed for creating seal between rubber windshield gaske

Re: [MBZ] Windshield gaskets on cars such as the 123

On Thu, 9 Feb 2023 20:02:56 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks You are welcome. Craig > On 2/9/2023 7:52 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 9 Feb 2023 18:37:51 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > >> When replacing these,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pisten Bully update

On Wed, 8 Feb 2023 21:17:30 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > > >> I bought the spray cheese type Super Black RTV 1 minute gasket maker. > > >This is the first I have heard of that. How long has it been available? > > No idea, I saw it on a YouTube video once and it stuck in my mind. It's > se

Re: [MBZ] OT German Engineering

On Wed, 8 Feb 2023 08:12:03 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > https://youtu.be/VGzRfvgnS_s German engineering indeed! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery option

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pisten Bully update

On Wed, 8 Feb 2023 15:24:14 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I don't remember where I left you guys on the Pisten Bully saga. Thank you for the update. > I bought the spray cheese type Super Black RTV 1 minute gasket maker. This is the first I have heard of that. How long has it

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

On Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:48:41 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Trying to piece together an oil sucker. Do I need a tube that will go > to the bottom of the pan or would it work if it seals to the top of the > dipstick tube? It will work if it seals to the top of the dipstick tube. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Window tint

On Fri, 3 Feb 2023 21:47:29 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Has anybody ever heard of, or used Lexen Pure Max carbon film?  Nope. > If so, how does it compare to LLumar or 3m? Don't know. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archi

Re: [MBZ] New Craigslist front end?

On Fri, 3 Feb 2023 08:15:17 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > oh yeah you're right!  They're in some obscure color.  Thanks! Don't worry -- I had the same problem for a while. Craig > On 2/3/23 8:12 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > > I was looking yesterday and I saw prices in t

Re: [MBZ] Tire gauges

On Thu, 2 Feb 2023 19:25:28 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > For pencil gauges, I have found Milton to be the best. For digital > gauges, I prefer Accutire. > > https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-921-Single-Pencil-Pressure/dp/B0002SQYTG > > https://www.accutiregauge.com/digital-tire-pressur

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who needs an F-94?

On Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:23:04 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > This is what you need for that land speed record attempt you always > wanted to make. Just add wheels. And engine. And instrumentation. And ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] CL600 Benzing today

On Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:06:08 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, Jan 21, 2023 at 5:14 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > I need to get another torque wrench since I can’t find the one I got > > (I blame covids brain fog). I guess I’ll do that to

Re: [MBZ] The CDI

On Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:13:44 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Yea, that’s hard I’m sure. Yes. When I discovered the problem in April, I looked through the auction pictures from BaT's website and found there were none which showed the rear axle half-shafts or their boots. H ...

Re: [MBZ] I think I figured out why idiots on Facebook always reply to ads with is this available?

On Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:29:52 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I was looking at an ad and somehow hit a button that sent that very > message to the seller. Not sure how I hit it, probably when I was > scrolling the ad. So apparently it can be easy to do. Very stupid > feature if you ask

Re: [MBZ] The CDI

On Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:24:18 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Do you ever drive the 116? I still have not gotten the axle half-shafts out to send to the place in Colorado Dan mentioned (though I did call them a while back). Having to shoulder all of the activities of daily living in a

Re: [MBZ] The CDI

On Wed, 18 Jan 2023 20:45:27 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > On Jan 18, 2023, at 8:42 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Phone GPS is another way to fact-check your speedo/odo. > > The speedo seems to read 2-3mph too fast compared to gps, but the odo > seems accurate

Re: [MBZ] Something like this would be perfect for Okie Acres

On Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:24:45 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1314952702411179/?mibextid=6ojiHh Have a look at: https://www.steelmasterusa.com/thank-you/clearance/ Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To s

Re: [MBZ] The CDI

On Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:59:49 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Drove the former poos CDI to St Louis today. 354 miles and the cluster > shows 47mpg. It’s not even down to half a tank yet. Great! Glad it's running well. > Will be real curious how close that matches hand calculations.

Re: [MBZ] Good deal on jump pack today

On Sun, 15 Jan 2023 17:10:13 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2023-01-15 16:11, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sun, 15 Jan 2023 14:20:08 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes > > Shows > > > > -20% $199.99 Was: $249.99 > > Join Prime to buy this item at

Re: [MBZ] Good deal on jump pack today

On Sun, 15 Jan 2023 14:20:08 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > If you're going to pay three digits, this one's a deal at $140. > https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09CPXRKLT I just noticed that page also has a GOOLOO GT3000 Jump Starter 3000A 100W 2-Way Fast Charging, SuperSafe 12V Lithium Portab

Re: [MBZ] Good deal on jump pack today

On Sun, 15 Jan 2023 14:20:08 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2023-01-15 12:43, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GB40-UltraSafe-Lithium-Starter/dp/B015TKUPIC > > > > > > NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000 Amp 12-Volt UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter > > Box, Car B

Re: [MBZ] box end rounded bolt extractor

On Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:03:05 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > I have a set of sockets for gripping and removing rounded bolt heads, > but sometimes there isn't room for a socket and wrench handle. > > I've been looking for a box-end style of this tool and not found > anything at local ou

Re: [MBZ] box end rounded bolt extractor

On Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:03:05 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > I have a set of sockets for gripping and removing rounded bolt heads, > but sometimes there isn't room for a socket and wrench handle. > > I've been looking for a box-end style of this tool and not found > anything at local ou

Re: [MBZ] Monarch 10EE lathe

On Mon, 9 Jan 2023 19:02:29 -0500 Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > 3000-3500 lbs The manual says with options it can weigh up to 4000 lbs (1814.3695 kg). Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT Bill Clifton

On Sun, 8 Jan 2023 18:28:09 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Click the link below to watch a 2015 recording of Bill singing over > A.P.'s grave. He beautifully sings a Carter Family song called "Mid the > Green Fields of Virginia." > > www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzfW_uceaHA That's a

Re: [MBZ] Building a car port?

On Sun, 8 Jan 2023 13:54:01 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Does this sound like a project a guy with little wood working > experience but much car mechanic experience could do, or shall > I search for a handy man to do it for me? I think you could do it yourself, but do you want to d

Re: [MBZ] battery/alternator questions

On Sat, 07 Jan 2023 18:14:41 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Hm, relay... I thought that's what the solenoid was. Will have to poke > around under the hood in the relay boxes and see if there is one... It depends upon who designed the starter. Ford starters are (were) designed to throw

Re: [MBZ] Battery Minder $20 again, Milwaukee M18 deals

On Sat, 7 Jan 2023 12:22:34 -0800 Jim Cathey wrote: > > welded relay contacts. > > Evil. My UPS rarely has to engage, if it's also relay-oriented > (likely) it hasn't had to survive a stress-test like that. I ended up calling Los Alamos' utility division on another matter and they sent out a u

Re: [MBZ] battery/alternator questions

On Sat, 07 Jan 2023 17:28:40 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Also, battery voltage after starting while running at idle is 14.4 V. > That seems a bit high? Is it getting overcharged? The full-charge voltage of a battery goes up as temperature drops -- you need extra energy to overcome t

Re: [MBZ] Battery Minder $20 again, Milwaukee M18 deals

On Fri, 6 Jan 2023 15:22:56 -0800 Jim Cathey wrote: > > two of them are maintaining the two Group 31 batteries connected to > > my UPC SmartUPS 700 > > The charger built into my SmartUPS 2000, running continuously since > 2006, has been maintaining its four 75AH external batteries superbly. > (O

Re: [MBZ] Okie Acres wind farm

On Sat, 7 Jan 2023 00:25:28 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 6 Jan 2023 17:31:24 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > There is a wind farm going in around here. They are paying $20k per > > year per turbine to put it on your land. I’m aiming to get 5-6 of them > > ins

Re: [MBZ] Battery Minder $20 again, Milwaukee M18 deals

On Fri, 6 Jan 2023 16:47:32 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I got from a friend one of those little lead acid batteries for an > alarm system. It’s showing 3V. I was thinking to put one of these > things on it to see if it would charge up but I don’t want to blow it > up or anything

Re: [MBZ] Battery Minder $20 again, Milwaukee M18 deals

On Mon, 02 Jan 2023 18:17:19 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200332201_200332201 I went to order a couple more of these and the line-item in my cart said: Backordered Online Get it in 30 or more Business Days So I guess the

Re: [MBZ] Battery Minder $20 again, Milwaukee M18 deals

On Fri, 6 Jan 2023 12:52:56 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Excellent. I just ordered 5 more of the Minders, to augment the three I > already had. If any of these save even _one_ battery, it's worth it. I have: - four of the 12117TC BatteryMINDers, one for each of the batteries

Re: [MBZ] OT Cubistry

On Wed, 4 Jan 2023 08:39:19 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Two years early, by my estimation. Note the minus sign on 1^3. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT: Starting the year with an easy fix and a bonus

On Tue, 3 Jan 2023 20:28:52 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > SIL did a fine job of rebuilding that rascal and he won the praise of > my daughter who was elated at how quiet the dryer now is. The positive feedback from his wife no doubt elevated you in his eyes and will make a more attent

Re: [MBZ] OT: Starting the year with an easy fix and a bonus

On Wed, 4 Jan 2023 02:02:48 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Anyway, gotta love a free fix. Indeed! Congratulations! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 - 180k miles - $2,000

On Tue, 3 Jan 2023 17:45:15 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > > On Jan 3, 2023, at 5:40 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Looks like damage all the way down the right side. > > Oh yeah. Didn’t look too closely on my phone. If the doors still work > then it would be a

Re: [MBZ] OT: $46,800 dealer markup on a $49,700 RAV4

On Fri, 30 Dec 2022 21:59:45 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > I don't think I'll be going to Oakland to buy my next new Toy Yoda. > https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/26697/Screenshot_2022-12-30_170412_jpg-2654663.JPG Wow. Craig ___ http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] OT parts issue

On Thu, 29 Dec 2022 17:35:19 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > There is a semi “local” stealer that might or might not have the part > but it’s a good 30min drive and a gallon (or more) of gas each way plus > their prices are usurious like the local Benz stealer. So all in all I > jus

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 2007 cdi on MB Market

On Thu, 22 Dec 2022 23:55:30 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Especially in the winter when you can use waste butane as an octane > enhancer. The local underground-pipeline-fed tank farm here, which I drive by on my way into town, is preparing some of their ground for a butane storage tank.

Re: [MBZ] OT Engine is fully operational 1947 Lockhead t-33a, $21, 500

On Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:50:05 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Ran when parked > > 2 owners -- me and the US gummint > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/864815621230252 I flew in one of those when I was in ROTC field training in 1968. Nice little airplane. Craig __

Re: [MBZ] Has anyone ever

On Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:26:58 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > A couple times I'd buy a pair of hiking boots, wear them for like 3 > months until a stitch pulled out or something and return them. I'm hard > on shoes so the "failure" was really just normal wear. > > In the intervenin

Re: [MBZ] Fire extinguisher

On Mon, 19 Dec 2022 23:24:31 -0500 RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: > Folks > > There is a recall on most all Kidde plastic valve fire extinguishers > > They replaced a couple for me that were old … one was from 1979 or > something It still indicated a charge!! > > https://www.kidde.com/home-

Re: [MBZ] Halgon Fire System in the Car!

On Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:04:35 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > I worked for this company back in the 80s that had a raised floor > computer room (DEC PDP-11s!) that had a Halon system. I used a PDP-11 to automate laser wavelength scanning when I was in grad school. > One day I hear th

Re: [MBZ] Halgon Fire System in the Car!

On Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:36:49 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > My daughter for some reason had a fire extinguisher in her car, might > have been in there when she got it a year or two ago. She was driving > somewhere on the interstate and there was a woman standing on the side > of the

Re: [MBZ] Todays 116 update

On Sun, 18 Dec 2022 15:24:05 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Spent a little time with the car. I believe I have the vacuum lines > sorted out which seems to have improved things. Cold start was still > hard but warm starts seem to have improved. Still hesitates when > cracking the thro

Re: [MBZ] service manuals

On Sat, 17 Dec 2022 20:14:29 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Yep, now click on the specific sections, like testing idle, they don't > work. Go to https://www.w116.org/tech/ The manuals there are downloadable as PDFs. They include: Workshop Manuals Passenger Car Series 116 (32.

Re: [MBZ] service manuals

On Sat, 17 Dec 2022 18:34:32 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > This reminds me that I have a collection of MB paper manuals and books > that I'm not likely to ever use again, as well as several special > tools. Is there any interest in them in this group? If so, I'll catalog > them and post the

Re: [MBZ] service manuals

On Sat, 17 Dec 2022 17:16:44 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Does anyone have the 116 service manuals uploaded somewhere, or have a > link?  I might have the CDs around here somewhere but not sure where. I got the manual from Jim Cathey. He moved the file to where I could download it

Re: [MBZ] Credit Card Info Nicked

On Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:42:37 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > It was strange because yesterday I left the house without my debit card > for some odd reason but I wasn’t aware of it until I went to pay for my > new PXG putter. I had to bust out the “travel use only” card that I > haven’t us

Re: [MBZ] Okie Acres Air

On Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:18:42 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I love it, thanks! Great! You are welcome. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://m

Re: [MBZ] Okie Acres Air

On Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:58:03 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” > Wernher Von Braun I just received an email which closed with: In science if you know what you are doing you should not be doing it. In engineering if you do

Re: [MBZ] I found OK Dons next project

On Thu, 8 Dec 2022 19:22:01 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > On Dec 8, 2022, at 6:59 PM, Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > With enough horsepower, you can make anything fly. > > Haha, that is worthy of the quotes page if I were to ever maintain

Re: [MBZ] I found OK Dons next project

On Thu, 8 Dec 2022 18:45:03 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Surely you can make it fly. With enough horsepower, you can make anything fly. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] My Next Project?

On Wed, 7 Dec 2022 21:32:45 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > We were just talking about these… > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/holiday-1970-checker-taxi-cab/7565792390.html Wow. That is a PROJECT! Are you sure you want to bite off something like that during your westward

Re: [MBZ] Ozonification

On Sat, 3 Dec 2022 16:56:50 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > A good room-sized capacity ozone generator like this one will cost you > probably $50/day or more from a tool rental store. > > Look here: https://ozongenerators.com/top-uses-of-ozone-generators/ Thank you, Dan, for the li

Re: [MBZ] Cheap W211 Diesel for Kleb

On Fri, 2 Dec 2022 10:39:01 -0600 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > It's cosplaying an Alco diesel locomotive? :) > > On Fri, Dec 2, 2022 at 8:03 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > What's up with the cow catcher on the front? Some heavy trucks have thi

Re: [MBZ] One For The 116 Guys

On Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:47:09 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > https://youtu.be/F0SMA8ISz4A Very interesting. My first exposure to Pierre ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe o

Re: [MBZ] The Covid

On Sun, 27 Nov 2022 02:52:30 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > I was there and told the doc, “His mom is a cancer patient ..." Dan, I'm sorry to hear of your wife's cancer. May she be healed quickly. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] For $100/month, we'll allow you to open your throttle all the way

On Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:06:53 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > "Mercedes is the latest manufacturer to lock auto features behind a > subscription fee, with an upcoming 'Acceleration Increase' add-on that > lets drivers pay to access motor performance their vehicle is already > capable of."

Re: [MBZ] More propane

On Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:43:11 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > You can run that yellow plastic line too Yes, indeed, even for natural gas -- that's what the Los Alamos County utility people put in when I was digging out tree roots and snagged the old black iron pipe with the backhoe.

Re: [MBZ] Need propane advice

On Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:08:34 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > Italian engineering is not what I'd call inspiring. Well, yeah, what can I say? :-) But their LP-Gas Service Technician's Handbook has a lot of good information. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Need propane advice

On Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:34:49 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Here is an example like I described from an RV setup, but it’s with 100 > pound tanks: > > > Here is a good description of how they work. Most of what I've seen in > searche

Re: [MBZ] Does anyone need a big shop to live in?

On Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:51:05 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/groups/TulsaTrade/permalink/3539960142903407/ Looks nice, but it's west of Tulsa a fair piece. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] Propane

On Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:39:17 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Standard thing is to have a high pressure reg on the tank, sending > about 10 psi through the underground line. > > A low pressure reg on the outside of the building takes it down to > about 11 inches service pressure to the appli

Re: [MBZ] OT: Home built rocket at 293,488ft

On Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:25:43 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > I did the gravity calculation, using rough numbers. > A one lb rocket traveling 4000 fps (roughly mach 4 anyway) would have > 249,000 ft-lb of energy. > Which is what you'd need to throw it 249,000 feet up a 1G gravity well > in

Re: [MBZ] OT: Home built rocket at 293,488ft

On Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:16:34 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QsEPEhq5yk Pretty phenominal effort! I was asked in a least a couple of the replies, but no answer was given, how did they get permission to do that? I was interested in rockets when I was in jun

Re: [MBZ] W108 heater levers - disconnecting tips?

On Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:34:59 -0800 David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote: > So I followed Jaime's excellent instructions and I am now at the > "disconnecting" stage. Is there any advice apart from not losing clips > and so on? I'm guessing the castellated washers or whatever they're > called that gr

Re: [MBZ] Onboard Mercedes-AMG ONE | Record Drive at Nürburgring Nordschleife

On Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:30:44 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > It had rained earlier so they were unsure if the run would be made. It > cleared through though and they made the run. Aha! Information from another source. Craig ___ http://www.oki

[MBZ] BRAND NEW Mercedes Sensortronic Brake Control TOOL - $275

In case anyone needs one of these. Craig -- https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/tls/7530452901.html I HAVE A BRAND NEW, NEVER USED, STRATEGIC ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL TOOL FOR MERCEDES. instructions included enable, disable, and clear fault

Re: [MBZ] Onboard Mercedes-AMG ONE | Record Drive at Nürburgring Nordschleife

On Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:01:46 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGkBJajuo4U Peak speed: 338 km/hr, 210.02 mi/hr Average speed: 189.77 km/hr, 117.9s mi/hr A number of the commenters said the track was damp. It didn't look damp to me. In fact the top of the

Re: [MBZ] Kleb knows he wants this Complete Interior Package for W123 Sedans in Rare Green Color

On Wed, 9 Nov 2022 14:10:15 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I saw pics of it all too It took a long time for all the pictures to load for me, so when I sent the email, I had seen only one picture. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search l

Re: [MBZ] Kleb knows he wants this Complete Interior Package for W123 Sedans in Rare Green Color

On Wed, 9 Nov 2022 09:18:26 -0800 Jim Cathey wrote: > > It's not complete; it's missing the door cards and the dash. > > Did you read the listing? You are right. Mea culpa. I did not read the listing; I only looked at the picture. Craig ___ http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Kleb knows he wants this Complete Interior Package for W123 Sedans in Rare Green Color

On Wed, 9 Nov 2022 10:22:49 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > It's in Ro Diland so he could send a coupla listers over to pick it up > > https://thembmarket.com/mercedes-benz-w123-green-interior-set It's not complete; it's missing the door cards and the dash. Craig __

Re: [MBZ] Potential issue with the 116 fuel tank project

On Sun, 6 Nov 2022 11:50:10 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I sure wish I would have done all of this before applying the coating. > Anyway I think I’m going to have to squirt some carb cleaner in there > and let it soak. If it’s dried up fuel in the line, if it’s like the > other crap

Re: [MBZ] I fixed that electrical issue

On Fri, 4 Nov 2022 17:28:49 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Should keep those fuses from blowing Uhhh ... I don't think so. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] OT: Friends don't let friends buy 303 hydraulic fluid

On Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:13:53 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > My oil industry contact said: > > "Not the first 303 lawsuit. > Won’t be the last 303 lawsuit. > Don’t ever buy 303 fluid." I am glad 303 is too viscous to use in my 51' Kentucky furniture van's rear hydraulically operated jacks,

Re: [MBZ] Sealing a 116 gas tank

On Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:39:08 -0700 Jim Cathey wrote: > On Fri, 28 Oct 2022 21:06:32 -0600 Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:07:04 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > Before: http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/

[MBZ] I called Wilton

I called Wilton this afternoon and Alice his wife answered the phone. She said they were not doing very well and were now in a senior living facility in assisted living. She called Wilton to the phone, so I was able to talk with him. He said his tremor was really bad, so bad he cannot use the comp

Re: [MBZ] Sealing a 116 gas tank

On Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:07:04 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Before: http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/genset/genhead.jpg > After: http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/genset/genhead2.jpg > Pool o' Death (after): > http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/genset/poolodeath.jpg My browser says, The operat

Re: [MBZ] Fedex

On Fri, 28 Oct 2022 20:25:40 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Ordered a set of tires from Walmart.  They were sent it 4 different > shipments all from the same place.  First tire went from CA, to NM, > then KS, and now is in NY.  Next tire went from CA to NY, back to CA, > NY, and now

Re: [MBZ] Carfax

On Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:00:48 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > It’s more likely that CarFax is requiring MFA for account > authentication. Modified Financial Agreement? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] When you need a new muffler -

On Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:41:24 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > https://youtu.be/bf3S-Nu2jQY An interesting process and finished product -- and there seemed to be a lot of completed mufflers on his shelves. I wonder how concerned he is about safety. Most of the time it seemed he did not shield

Re: [MBZ] Sealing a 116 gas tank

On Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:51:11 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > I just had a thought (belatedly) on the rust issue. > How much washing soda does it take to electrically remove the rust from > a 20 gallon tank? > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-WGJHI9eag That's what Jim Cathey does. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Suspicious email

On Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:56:24 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > No Ludwig. > The sender was Curt Raymond > $ host dnr.id dnr.id has address 103.253.68.212 dnr.id mail is handled by 20 fallbackmx.spamexperts.eu. dnr.id mail is handled by 10 mx.spamexperts.com. dnr.id mail is handled by 30 las

Re: [MBZ] Wife managed to kill the duramax

On Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:42:19 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Found a fixer upper deal for you at the insurance auction. > > Lotus Elise. > > https://vis.iaai.com/resizer?imageKeys=34841846~SID~B542~S0~I1~RW2592~H1944~TH0&width=845&height=633 Oh, my! Craig __

Re: [MBZ] Wife managed to kill the duramax

On Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:30:56 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Took the trailer connector apart on the truck and found the power wire > was just slightly melted and fused to the right turn signal wire. Fixed > that and all is good. Congratulations! Craig

Re: [MBZ] 116 fuel tank cleaning

On Mon, 24 Oct 2022 22:05:43 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I am just wondering what keeps them from rusting with normal use?  I > guess maybe it gets fresh fuel circulated thru it often enough that it > leaves a coating on the bare metal keeping it from rusting. I think that is inde

Re: [MBZ] 116 fuel tank cleaning

On Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:30:27 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > If I do get the tank clean, will it stay clean or does it need to be > sealed? The bare steel will rust quickly; you need to either put gasoline in it (I think), or seal it. Probably sealing it would be better. Craig

Re: [MBZ] One for Wilton

On Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:33:46 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/our-first-look-at-what-fully-upgraded-b-52-bombers-will-look-like Speaking of Wilton, has anyone heard from him lately? Craig ___ http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] HF torkie reenchie

On Sat, 22 Oct 2022 20:54:03 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > HF has these on sale for $12. I was thinking to get the 1/4 and 3/8. > Anyone used these? I’m sure they are ultra-accurate but I’m thinking > they’re probably “good enough” I think you meant to say, "I’m sure they are no

Re: [MBZ] One for MI Mitch

On Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:02:14 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/796973534869557/ Or, one could say, "One for Mitchigan." :-) Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Priority mail from Covington

On Sat, 22 Oct 2022 01:50:38 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Yep. It's called "Sure post" and it works pretty well, although it may > cause a one day delay in delivery. > > https://mypostofficelocation.com/resources/what-is-ups-surepost/ > > FedEx has a version too. > > https://www.cru

Re: [MBZ] Priority mail from Covington

On Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:30:29 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Around here UPS sometimes uses USPS to do the last-mile delivery. Same here. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or c

Re: [MBZ] I need poos to go pick this up for me

On Sat, 15 Oct 2022 22:10:29 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Yea, well, he might want to change the price in his listing, because > the price is $1 > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/125564332049?hash=item1d3c37a811:g:qrgAAOSwzKxhoil8&amdata=enc%3AAQAHoPg%2FNQpW6ARn0z3iP%2B9qwHrhwgWAFhC

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mini-splits

On Sat, 15 Oct 2022 21:58:31 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-10-15 13:18, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > > Moriarty is 6.2k. > > I thought when you were sick and recovered enough to go home you went > home to 10k elevation which your lungs weren't

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