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

[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 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

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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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 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] 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] 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: 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] 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 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] 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] 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 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] 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 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] 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 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 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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 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] 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] 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 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] 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] 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 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] 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] 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] Wire

On Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:59:20 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Anyone know of a source for good quality automotive-grade wire with > lots of color and striping options and that doesn't have ridiculous > minimum quantity requirements? > > I want to try to match the OE wire colors (or at le

Re: [MBZ] 30yo boat diesel fuel?

On Tue, 19 Oct 2021 23:12:36 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > So anyway I was trying to figure out what to do with the fuel, use it > in my tractor maybe, mix in a little at a time? Or use it as parts > cleaner then bonfire starter? Or go straight to bonfire starter? Weed killer a

[MBZ] I now own a 116

I wound up the winner of https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-300sd-20/ Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mail

Re: [MBZ] Moving engine

On Sat, 20 Nov 2021 10:41:18 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > There is a hydraulic shop not far away, I'll swing by there this week > and see if they have the parts or can do it.  If they can maybe I > should take my various floor jacks to them too and get them sorted out. Great ideas!

Re: [MBZ] The 300SD is home

On Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:55:20 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Did you have it hauled or go and drive it home? I had it hauled. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] The 300SD is home

On Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:47:54 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > Service manual is available here: > https://handbook.w116.org I found that website, but it does not have information about servicing the transmission. > Trans fluid change should be about the same procedure as the 300D 2

Re: [MBZ] The 300SD is home

On Fri, 10 Dec 2021 22:27:03 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > As I recall the 722.3/4 takes about 8 quarts, give or take a few, for a > full drain/refill. I second Jaime's recommendation for the Febi fluid. > FCP Euro often has specials on it, it's not expensive. Thank you, Dan. Cr

Re: [MBZ] The 300SD is home

On Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:38:02 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > Its here: > https://cdn.w116.org/cd/Maintenance/My72/170.pdf > > 5.9 liters for a change. 300SD is a 116.120 and has a 722.120 auto > transmission. Thank you, Jaime. Craig ___ http:

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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] ATF in w124 ps pump?

On Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:05:17 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > IIRC the rule of thumb is that a car with a serpentine belt can not use > ATF. > > I ruined 2 (the seals leaked) before I learned my lesson. Be smarter > than me. The seals on the power steering pump on our '94 E420 sta

Re: [MBZ] A Really Nice 240D

On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:04:04 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > I think, in the W115 it was a dealer installed option so that might > still be something that could be done ... Our 1972 220D/8 (a W115) came with factory-installed AC. Craig ___ http://

Re: [MBZ] A Really Nice 240D

On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:31:39 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > I have been without working A/C in my primary car for many long > stretches of time. It's definitely nice to have but I've grown > accustomed to being without it as well. > > Phonenix AZ might be another matter however. The s

Re: [MBZ] A Really Nice 240D

On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:48:40 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Heh. Barstow. “Where it got hot.” > > I believe that could qualify for the understatement of the year. > > > -D “It’s a dry heat" Glad my comment brought a smile to your face ... Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] A Really Nice 240D

On Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:34:18 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > It did. The factory AC has a knob with a green insert that you twist to > turn on the AC as I recall. Yes, that's what our W115 had. > Not terribly effective, especially when the lame-o heater blower > doesn’t do much to

Re: [MBZ] A Really Nice 240D

On Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:49:23 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Having worked (outside) in that part of the world it’s tough to > describe how unpleasant that environment is. Yes, one preferred to be in the shade and my covertible top was up virtually all of the time. > Except maybe

Re: [MBZ] A Really Nice 240D

On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:26:16 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > Not terribly effective, especially when the lame-o heater blower > > doesn’t do much to begin with. > > The 114/115 AC blower, separate from the heater blower, is much more > effective. It's a double-ended squirrel cage fan in

Re: [MBZ] WIS Information

On Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:51:55 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Maybe I’m just daft despite having used the WIS for some years, but I > just discovered a way to access information I didn’t know was there. > > Open the WIS, enter your VIN or a chassis number, then click on “Table > of C

Re: [MBZ] A deer attacked my windshield

On Sat, 18 Feb 2023 21:46:28 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Anybody ever hear of Catz Windshield? > > I thought it was local to me, but apparently it's a chain or franchise > operation. > > http://www.catzwindshield.com/ No. Sorry. Craig ___ http:/

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] Little Jamie

On Sun, 19 Feb 2023 17:10:18 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks Kaleb, > Its been a secret up to now as I needed my day job until I had the shop > secured. I've reached the "no turning back point", so it was time to > give notice and work and get the word out to start advertisin

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] Little Jamie

On Sun, 19 Feb 2023 19:45:23 -0500 Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > What’s the M100 secret handshake? I know what the M-100 secret handshake is: The rare and elusive US $1,000 bill. This is just like the secret Masonic handshake. You come up to someone that you suspect may have an M

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] Little Jamie

On Sun, 19 Feb 2023 20:09:22 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > Which words!? After all those people did the proofreading for me... On your home page, Attention to detail It's our goal to ensure your car performs as it was originally

Re: [MBZ] I want this

On Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:22:10 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > 1935 Mercedes streamlined bus ... search pulls up more pictures and some > information. > [image: image.png] Now all we need to do is to send FT back to 1935 ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300SEL

On Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:55:00 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > “White dot” issues are common in these older models, and yes, > exacerbated by humidity. I know of people who have had success removing > the “guts” of the cluster and rinsing them out with various chemicals > to get rid of

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300SEL

On Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:30:38 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Yes, they all are from that vintage. W124s as well. Thank you for the info. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Never attempt to reuse injector return lines

On Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:43:03 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Line was still fresh looking and not on the car long so against my > better judgement, I reused again. Guess what, soon I’ll smelling diesel > and had to redo the lines. So never reuse them if you pull them for any > reason.

Re: [MBZ] This is what my cars are looking like, only worse -- 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AWD All Wheel Drive C300 C 300 Sedan

On Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:27:27 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > All of those storms you see in the media hitting California get > refreshed after they slide over the Sierras and pick up more steam, > only to unload on the San Francisco Peaks. Send some to New Mexico! We REALLY need it!

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