Re: [MBZ] OT: 0-60 in under a second

On Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:14:51 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > 0-62.1 actually (0-100 km/h) in 0.965 seconds. > > https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2023/09/from-zero-to-one-hundred-in-0-956-seconds.html > > Sounds like a fun school project. It does. No comment on the batt

Re: [MBZ] OT

On Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:35:34 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > https://yeswelder.com/collections/mig-welder/products/multi-process-mig-welder-ywm-160 > > Unlike these, where if anything goes wrong with the electronics > the chances of you fixing it economically are small. > > OTOH, that

Re: [MBZ] OT whole house generator

On Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:13:07 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2023-09-13 14:01, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > > If you switch off the main breaker at the top of your panel, that > > will stop any backfeeding out through the meter, correct? This is > > what a proper transfer switch

Re: [MBZ] OT whole house generator

On Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:32:59 -0500 Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: > Most importantly — my wife said she would rather have the generator > than putting in wood floors. She’s happy, then I’m happy. Wow. That does show the preferred path, doesn't it? Craig

Re: [MBZ] What every electric vehicle should have.

On Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:54:29 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > With my solar Giorgio panels and home hook up, this is a no-brainer. > Once I have an EV it won't be reliant on coal to run. Let us know how your solar panels work out and then how using them to charge your EV works out,

Re: [MBZ] What every electric vehicle should have.

On Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:40:37 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Solar panels have been bullet proof since July 31, 2016. What happened on that date to make them bullet proof? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] 1991 300SE. This car has been in my family since 1998. $2000

On Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:20:54 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > What’s the deal with all these green cars today? Indeed! You would expect to see green in the spring rather than the fall. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

[MBZ] Hurricane Lee

Curt, How are things there in the northeast with Hurricane Lee making itself known? The attached graph shows its wind speed history. Fortunately, it has slowed down considerably. It is interesting to see how quickly it ramped up on the 7th. Craig ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] OT - fast airplanes

On Sat, 16 Sep 2023 23:16:10 + MB list etc via Mercedes wrote: > The last Reno Air races is streaming live (with plenty of commercials) > at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5nEoXXZhyU The live streaming apparently stopped. It's now a video which is 9:23:30 long. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] More jackstand overkill ...

On Wed, 20 Sep 2023 03:54:48 + MB list etc via Mercedes wrote: > On Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 at 9:58 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Don't forget to hit the bleeder screw with a hammer as if it were a > > nail. > > Helps jar things loose, but just thump it once, don't beat it i

Re: [MBZ] More jackstand overkill ...

On Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:20:50 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > I squirted the threads of the bleeder screw with Kroil > > I would also want to get some down the throat too. > Work from the inside against the sealing face. I do see > that you've already got them out, but FYI for next time

Re: [MBZ] More jackstand overkill ...

On Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:06:10 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > While it’s more of a preventative thing, I always make sure I have the > rubber caps for bleeder screws. I keep some on hand to replace missing > ones. Another good idea! Thanks, Craig _

Re: [MBZ] Battery MINDer

On Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:02:37 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Northern Tool has them on sale again, though for $25 this time, > not $20. But I bought four more. That makes 12 total, 10 of them > are currently deployed. (Eventually all will be, and I could probably > use still more.) You

Re: [MBZ] For All You B-70 Fans

On Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:58:56 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Was there ever a more expensive photo op than this one? > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCORwUxlNQo Most likely not. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] More polishing on ML63 ///AMG

On Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:10:50 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > And it’s almost dark so I couldn’t get a pic. Excuses, excuses ... :-) Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT: who needs a 1000V insulated socket set?

On Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:20:48 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > > https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EXPY7W An even better one for only $25.93 more is at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBP5KDM/ There is a picture on that page which shows working on an electric vehicle -- and it would be a

Re: [MBZ] OT: who needs a 1000V insulated socket set?

On Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:04:50 -0500 "Allan Streib" wrote: > On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 11:36, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > The voltage rating would be sufficient for working on 440 VAC utility > > equipment, but I would still rather the equipment be de-energized &

Re: [MBZ] OT major WTF auto “repair”

On Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:11:19 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > At some point she hired some mobile “mechanic“ to put on the lines. I > had said I would do it but she got this guy at some point. Whatever, > that’s another conversation (women!!!). That mess is incredible! Does she now

Re: [MBZ] Who sells EVs in USA

On Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:58:18 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Basically, Tesla sells EVs in the US. > > Mercedes and BMW (together) sell about as much as GM. > And Nissan, which was pretty much Teslas only notable competitor ten > years ago, sells half as many as Mercedes. > https://www.ar1

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

On Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:59:59 -0400 MG via Mercedes wrote: > That looks like a fuel-water separator. The bowl > hangs down you can just see it and at the very > bottom, the silver thing, is the water drain petcock. Aha! Thank you! Craig > Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > &

Re: [MBZ] When a Seat Looks Like This….

On Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:09:19 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > W123s are some of the easiest to do. W124s are not fun, especially if > they are heated. I'm glad, then, I did not have to mess with W124 seats! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Ok I guess I am behind the times

On Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:44:46 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > It appears my monitor does have a dvi port I just have never used that > and don’t have a cable. Probably should just get a new hdmi monitor > anyway. I have been using DVI with a Dell 2405 FPW which I got used off eBay for

mercedes@okiebenz.com

On Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:03:58 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Why? Probably because he is thinking "Fiskar", which makes, among many other things scissors with orange plastic handles. https://www.fiskars.com/en-us/crafting-and-sewing/products/scissors-and-shears/razoredge-fabric-sh

Re: [MBZ] A Bit Rough, But....

On Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:53:34 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Don’t forget the big pinkie ring, too! > > But in reality, I think you would be disappointed. All the pictures > I've seen of him show a pretty typical 1950s-60s businessman. Did you > know he was a co-owner of the Yankees

Re: [MBZ] Current project

On Sat, 30 Sep 2023 15:09:55 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > First want to get it bolted down. Running it up not anchored could have > been the cause maybe. We shall see. Stay safe out there! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] Today's Project - CL600

On Sat, 30 Sep 2023 20:54:13 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > I actually won't be doing the belt idler tomorrow, because the part > that's actually noisy is the belt tensioner and I mistakenly ordered > the idler pulley. Grumble. I have done similar. Right now I am fighting front brake p

Re: [MBZ] Today's Project - CL600

On Sat, 30 Sep 2023 21:22:17 -0500 "Allan Streib" wrote: > I had the same problem with my '79 300SD when I replaced the front > calipers. I ended up filing part of the caliper body for clearance. I > actually now don't remember if the pads didn't fit, or maybe it was the > caliper that didn't qui

Re: [MBZ] Today's Project - CL600

On Sun, 1 Oct 2023 09:08:56 -0700 David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote: > FWIW, when I last ordered front pads for my '79 300SD > (WDB11612012010864) with Bendix calipers, Tom Hanson of the Classic > Centre gave me 001-420-78-20 ($42 before discount) as the correct > number, and they did fit (tight

Re: [MBZ] CL600 Fun

On Sat, 7 Oct 2023 19:43:58 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Got some parts in for the CL600 this week, so I’ve been taking time > here and there to address the remaining issues. Good work! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archi

Re: [MBZ] A New Application for Dryer Vent Hose!

On Sat, 07 Oct 2023 20:16:02 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Dryer vent hose, or (aluminized cardboard) intake air preheat hose, > like you used to see running from the exhaust manifold to the snorkel? Dryer vent hose for gas dryers must be all metal. Those look like the gas dryer vent hos

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Subie Cruise Control

On Sun, 8 Oct 2023 08:35:36 -0500 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > There was one aggressive incline at the end of this flat spot before I > got to Holbrook, and this Subaru knew that it wanted to maintain that > speed, and the RPM started increasing very quickly. Like scary quickly. > So I switc

[MBZ] Test

Yes, I know, I failed. Craig -- Present: '80 300SD 180 kmi '89 Chevrolet G20 Beauville 230 kmi (the Big Red Van, BRV) '00 Kenworth W900 Helmut 943 kmi Past: '93 E300D/2.5 Turbo 354 kmi

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Car for Clay — Kleb needs to move to ND

On Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:59:38 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > I’m not completely sure I’m on board with Quonset huts. They’re not > very efficient space-wise, but certainly, any extra space is > appreciated. Other than not being able to use the full height right against the side wall

Re: [MBZ] OT 1940 Packard 110,$23,500

On Sat, 14 Oct 2023 10:35:58 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > This is way cool Indeed! And it even has gas ration stickers on the windshield. Craig > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/328929063147989 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Arguably the most stunning specimen available, RENNtech, Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series - $152, 250

On Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:54:29 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > This would likely be incredibly fun and for what it is the price is not > unreasonable (disclaimer:  I did not win the powerball so I say that as > a regular guy) > > every element serves a purpose, with all components harm

Re: [MBZ] Oil filler cap leak?

On Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:14:19 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Never had an oil cap that didn't leak a bit, on any car. Especially if you turn them upside down when you are adding oil. Craig > On Mon, Oct 16, 2023, at 12:16, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > That and you can repl

Re: [MBZ] Oil filler cap leak?

On Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:26:46 -0400 Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > I need one for the OM617 in my 300CD > > On Mon, Oct 16, 2023, 1:16 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > That and you can replace the rubber seal. I can post the part number > > later after I

Re: [MBZ] Relaxing and gratifying

On Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:24:43 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Mercedes AMG V8 ENGINE - PRODUCTION (German Car Factory) > https://youtu.be/vx0UHvkR_qY?si=-SgKby1MFfIz7mYp Yes, indeed. And the level of automation and assistance is incredible! Craig

Re: [MBZ] Oil filler cap leak?

On Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:13:55 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Some of their prices are even lower than Rock Auto. Are they a reliable > seller? Yes, most certainly! They have shipped all the parts I have purchased and some I did not purchase. I ordered two grommets for the master cylinder int

Re: [MBZ] Relaxing and gratifying

On Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:05:36 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > And yet, the same underlying technology of a Model T... :) That's like saying the Saturn V has the same underlying technology as a Fourth of July bottle rocket ... Craig > On Tue, Oct 17, 2023

Re: [MBZ] 560SEL motor mounts

On Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:08:32 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > To try to protect the new mount from oil I cut a square of a heavy > aluminum sheet (from the corner of a Costco lasagne pan) to make a > 'hat' for the mount. I formed it over the mount on the ground, and > poked a hole in the ce

Re: [MBZ] Scam? 1969 280 SL - 33k miles - $24,500

On Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:53:51 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Seems like a legit ad for such a car would have more details and pics. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1969-mercedes-benz-280-sl/7678829471.html It was advertised previously at https://bringatrailer.com/

Re: [MBZ] Scam? 1969 280 SL - 33k miles - $24,500

On Fri, 20 Oct 2023 23:03:44 -0600 Craig wrote: > On Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:53:51 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Seems like a legit ad for such a car would have more details and pics. > > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1969-mercedes-benz-280-sl/7678829471.htm

Re: [MBZ] I bought a newer updated alignment machine

On Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:56:29 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Next up I will throw the 210 on it and see how it compare to the > printout the local tire place gave me with and without the spreader > bar, and see about getting the camber adjusted. What do you use for a spreader bar? Pi

Re: [MBZ] I bought a newer updated alignment machine

On Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:15:59 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Hard to get a good pic of it but it’s basically like a spring loaded > shower curtain rod with points on the end. It can be adjusted to > whatever length and one end is spring loaded supposed pushing the > wheels out simulati

Re: [MBZ] Is that Black Death poking out of the engine cover?

On Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:37:41 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > I don't see how it could be, probably just oily dirt caked up there. That's what it looks like to me, too. Craig > On Mon, Oct 30, 2023, at 09:42, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/73777553

[MBZ] Servicing my 300SD's transmission

I have the 1980 W116 300SD up on front jackstands and have drained the transmission's pan and the torque converter. The PDF I have which describes changing the ATF (but NOT the filter) has the spec for the torque converter plug (14 N m = 10.33 ft lbf), but no spec for the transmission pan's four c

Re: [MBZ] How do I get a reimbursement from UPS?

On Wed, 1 Nov 2023 00:58:52 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Like Rick said, (and he has the inside scoop on UPS anyway, doesn’t > he?) I don't know. Does he work for UPS? > That stinks, but it can and does work. FedEx has similar policies, and > when they packed and later crushed

Re: [MBZ] How do I get a reimbursement from UPS?

On Wed, 1 Nov 2023 01:01:26 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > I like this, too, if it’s an option. > > -D I will see what the story on that is. Craig > > On Oct 31, 2023, at 4:47 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > If all else fails, contact your credit card compan

Re: [MBZ] How do I get a reimbursement from UPS?

On Tue, 31 Oct 2023 23:10:46 + Rick Knoble wrote: > The shipper has to file the claim. UPS isn't particularly responsive to > damage claims as it is. And the shipper has dropped off the earth ... > https://jalopnik.com/how-ups-screwed-a-popular-youtube-car-guy-out-of-10-00-1738255686 > >

Re: [MBZ] How do I get a reimbursement from UPS?

On Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:05:29 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Again, just file a return with ebay, unless you have screwed around > with the guy long enough to be outside the return window, or if the > auction/listing was non returnable for some reason. The auction/listing was non-ret

Re: [MBZ] How do I get a reimbursement from UPS?

On Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:53:02 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Just beware, eBay may close your account if you do a chargeback on your > credit card, because they can. I have thought about closing it myself, not wanting to do business with them any longer. Craig > On Tue, Oct 31, 2023

Re: [MBZ] How do I get a reimbursement from UPS?

On Wed, 1 Nov 2023 03:54:00 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Craig, if you haven’t left feedback, do it. Leave negative feedback and > an explanation within the space allowed. I say that not to be mean or > spiteful, but it’s one of the few worthwhile “tools” you still have. Thank yo

Re: [MBZ] OT - preventing the theft of a trailer

On Wed, 1 Nov 2023 12:00:39 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Unfortunately, a stolen trailer is hard to trace as well. We are > readily able to licence an old trailer that does not come with > registration papers, as  a "home built" trailer. When I bought our home-built utility trailer

Re: [MBZ] How do I get a reimbursement from UPS?

On Wed, 1 Nov 2023 16:17:48 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Can't you file a "received damaged" claim? As my original posting said, > I contacted the UPS Damage Exception group at 1-800-742-5877 about the > damage and sent in the pictures they requested. > > > > I con

Re: [MBZ] Battery MINDer

On Wed, 1 Nov 2023 08:34:52 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Northern Tool has them on sale again, for $20. I bought five more. > That makes 17 total, I think I'm (finally) at saturation. I have: 4 BatteryMINDer 12117TC 1 BatteryMINDer 128CEC1 1 BatteryMINDer 1510 (which starts at a lowe

Re: [MBZ] One for Floyd: 2016 AMG GTS - 42k miles - $77,000

On Thu, 2 Nov 2023 19:17:07 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I was thinking about one of these today. The price is consistent with > the current market. That much more in mods could get close to 1300hp > which would be quite entertaining. > > Maybe when I get my house sold and a sh

Re: [MBZ] Battery MINDer

On Thu, 2 Nov 2023 08:30:54 -0700 Jim Cathey wrote: > > You must have a very large fleet to keep running! > > Besides too many cars there are smaller engines, > Big Bertha, and some UPS's to consider. Oh! Those would add up, indeed. I am thinking about getting one to lend because I always seem

Re: [MBZ] OT Porch wheel speed sensor

On Thu, 2 Nov 2023 23:57:44 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > A little plastic wsp basically like a $15 Benz sensor but a weird shape > is $700 from Porch dealer. Are you needing one of these to repair something? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] 07E350 starter understanding

On Sat, 4 Nov 2023 13:17:44 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > I'm going to try to get this starter replaced.  Just so I understand, > the one big connector going to it is main power from the battery and > the other smaller connector is the switched power that activates the > solenoid an

Re: [MBZ] My expensive HF air powered vacuum oil extractor crapped the bed?

On Sun, 5 Nov 2023 12:29:48 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > It's just a venturi using the mass of moving air and the Bernoulli > effect (?) Yes. > to create a vacuum. If it's not working, there's gunk in there > somewhere. Craig ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Cooling System Fill/Drain Tool

On Sun, 5 Nov 2023 21:29:05 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Good negotiating! Thank you, Fourier Transform. :-) Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opt

Re: [MBZ] Cooling System Fill/Drain Tool

On Mon, 6 Nov 2023 02:33:49 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > I work with a guy who has a regular “route” that he follows with local > pawn shops in the Tampa area. He’s into musical instruments, and more > like foot effects pedals for guitars. That said, he knows the used > instrument

Re: [MBZ] Well, Well, Well...

On Mon, 6 Nov 2023 18:47:51 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Probably not a lot, but there are a lot of things missing on that car > that will be tough to find. Looks pretty solid for a Ponton, though, > but definitely, a full-blown restoration is in order. It's interesting the engin

Re: [MBZ] Who was using a vacuum coolant fill device

On Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:10:04 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Someone had talked about this and how it made filling coolant much > easier. Dan asked the question and there was a discussion about it. > https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/pneumatic-vacuum-coolant-fill-tool-cta-tools-6520 T

Re: [MBZ] W124 OM602 serpentine belt

On Tue, 7 Nov 2023 13:36:29 -0500 Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > The belt drive has been making a rattling noise for a few years now so > I assumed it was the pulley but it doesn’t seem to be bad. I have a new > one on hand so I will replace it anyway. I’m just worried that there is > so

Re: [MBZ] Why Am I Strangely Attracted to This?

On Tue, 7 Nov 2023 19:04:00 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > > 1958 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud for sale by owner - Brooksville, FL - > > I am sorely tempted to go have a look…do these older mod

Re: [MBZ] W124 OM602 serpentine belt

On Tue, 7 Nov 2023 20:01:58 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Craig nailed it. Shock absorber is toast. It’s critical in dampening > any slop in the belt drive, and if it’s lost it’s “shock” ability, then > all sorts of forces start to kick in and bugger up the belt drive. Thanks, Dan

Re: [MBZ] W124 OM602 serpentine belt

On Tue, 7 Nov 2023 15:06:39 -0500 Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > Ok I will replace the shock absorber. Should I also replace the > tensioner arm? If the bearing is shot (which it likely will be with a dead shock absorber), you should replace it. If you are replacing the pulley and the

Re: [MBZ] Why Am I Strangely Attracted to This?

On Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:42:58 + MB list etc via Mercedes wrote: > I'm guessing the black from the light is the residue from the Lucas > Smoke that has been leaking out --- Aha! An interesting explanation. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] ooooh luscious color -- 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 - $3, 000 (Arapahoe)

On Wed, 8 Nov 2023 21:35:24 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > I would buy that for the color. We had a 1964 190Dc which had a color like that and the color faded badly. Craig > > On Nov 8, 2023, at 1:42 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > https://eastnc.craigslist.

Re: [MBZ] Help

On Thu, 9 Nov 2023 16:14:13 + 87 300SDL via Mercedes wrote: > UNsubscribe me! Follow the directions at the bottom every email: > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 216, Issue 61

On Thu, 9 Nov 2023 20:48:51 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Unsubscribe Not you, too? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] W108 heater fan - do I really need to split apart the heater box?

On Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:41:11 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > You do need to split the box, but that’s not the hard part… getting it > out and back in is more difficult. > > Overall it’s not a horrible job, it’s just something the internet loves > to complain about. > > I’m about to

[MBZ] Remember that $2000 electric truck from China?

https://electrek.co/2023/11/14/two-years-after-buying-a-2000-electric-truck-from- china/ Two years after buying my $2,000 electric truck from China, here’s how it looks now Craig -- Present: '80 300SD 182 kmi '89 Chevr

Re: [MBZ] Remember that $2000 electric truck from China?

On Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:23:23 -0500 "Allan Streib" wrote: > On the other end of the spectrum, here's what's going on with the Tesla > semi > > https://bradmunchen.substack.com/p/scoop-the-tesla-semi-from-an-insiders All Tesla Semis and other electric trucks are subsidized by California s

Re: [MBZ] Oh boy I’m seriously thinking about it

On Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:15:00 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > 📸 Look at this post on Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/share/frpyEN4VjNhetcMz/?mibextid=DVh5HV Kaleb likes green cars. It is green. Kaleb likes 240Ds.It is a 240D. Kaleb's getting a manual transmiss

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jones Act?

On Sat, 18 Nov 2023 23:04:02 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Does the Jones act apply to airlines? I thought it applied to shipping > between domestic ports (shipping as in on the water). https://www.investopedia.com/terms/j/jonesact.asp What Is the Jones Act? The Jones Act is a feder

Re: [MBZ] This might explain

On Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:35:59 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Why nothing is working What vehicle is this? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] Battery SUL

On Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:03:14 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I guess after a battery sits in a car with some dormant load on it the > plates or cells or whatever go wonky. I need to learn more about that. > Feel free to share wisdom. Batteries without a load also go wonky in time,

Re: [MBZ] Battery SUL

On Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:17:24 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I went to check on the charging and while I was looking at it the > display switched from SUL to charging. That was maybe 2hr. It was at 3% > capacity so I guess it decided the battery was somewhat happy. It’s on > a slow

Re: [MBZ] Parts

On Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:50:35 -0500 Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks everyone. I’ll be checking junkyards in the morning. > Yea, was pretty proud of him. He has more patience and persistence > than I will ever have. But consider it: $2000 in 3 hours => $666.66 / hour Craig __

Re: [MBZ] Battery SUL

On Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:00:53 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 09:32:19 AM EST, Jim Cathey via > > Mercedes wrote: > > > > Currently on sale from Northern Tool, half-price at $20. > > > > I now have 17 of them. > > > > -- Jim > > LOL, I thought

Re: [MBZ] Battery SUL

On Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:49:44 -0500 "Allan Streib" wrote: > On Tue, Nov 21, 2023, at 12:40, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > The only problem I have had with the 12117TC is when it is first > > powered on it goes to Equalization Mode. Because I have frequent power >

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300 SD Turbo Diesel - 290k miles - $5,300

On Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:55:47 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Crackhead Yes, indeed. > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/lake-forest-1981-mercedes-300-sd-turbo/7689777205.html Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

[MBZ] Fw: Looking for catalytic converter

My brother in Seattle is looking for a catalytic converter, as described below. Any suggestions on where he should look? Thanks, Craig Begin forwarded message: Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:11:29 -0800 Subject: Looking for catalytic converter Craig, After talking with you, I did some research

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Looking for catalytic converter

On Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:46:54 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > They show available on rock auto Now why did I not think of RockAuto? Thank you, Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

Re: [MBZ] 1991 300D 200k miles - $2,000

On Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:26:37 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Paint is tired and some minor damage but doesn't look too bad and price > isn't too insane. > > Wiper not working is a safety concern are those mono-wipers hard to > work on? > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8316

[MBZ] Need a vacuum pump for A/C work?

Harbor Freight has: https://www.harborfreight.com/25-cfm-vacuum-pump-61245.html PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE 2.5 CFM Vacuum Pump $94.99 https://www.harborfreight.com/3-cfm-two-stage-vacuum-pump-61176.html PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE3 CFM Two Stage Vacuum Pump $149.99 JB Tools

Re: [MBZ] Kaboom

On Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:54:52 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > ... until the air shock blew. > > it is a bit shocking. No pun intended, I presume ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To U

Re: [MBZ] Shop air lines

On Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:40:44 -0500 Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: > Kaleb. > From my wet learning experience:- > If you use drops to each air connection , build in a water drain that > you can daily let out the liquid surprises before they occur. > BTDT. Felt like an idiot. > Fred. If you ta

Re: [MBZ] Shop air lines

On Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:37:43 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > 300’ of 12” PEX-AL-PEX looks to be around $140, which doesn’t seem that > expensive compared to other materials, like copper or iron pipe. 12" ?? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT Medicare Questions

On Sat, 25 Nov 2023 22:43:40 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Rick, > > I’m in the same boat as you - a year out from 65 this month and getting > spammed by all the supplemental plan sellers, not Medicare itself. > Here’s my advice: > > 1.) Consult a professional. It’s money very, v

Re: [MBZ] Benzing today

On Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:01 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Got the patched tire back on the CL500. It appears to be holding air. > > Got new rare break pats on the 05ML500. Such an easy job. Takes longer > to organize the jack and get wheels situated than to change the pats. I >

Re: [MBZ] MERCEDES‑BENZ USA CEO ADDRESS

On Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:24:02 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Thank you for being a part of this exciting journey toward an > all‑electric and innovative future. I will keep my 1980 300SD even though it has problems, thank you. Craig ___ http:/

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old, But I Love This!

On Sat, 2 Dec 2023 18:09:57 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > I would love to have a car from this time period. They were so, well, > massive, very limo-like. And just think of how many moles or naugas had > to die to make that interior! > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/semi

Re: [MBZ] OT: "Figaro, Figaro Figaro!"

On Thu, 7 Dec 2023 16:51:39 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Those are super cool. If it were left drive and I had somewhere to park > it I'd be interested. > > It's "close to me" as in the same state but it's actually very close to > Dwight. He can probably almost see Westport fro

Re: [MBZ] OT: "Figaro, Figaro Figaro!"

On Thu, 7 Dec 2023 12:37:59 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I love the different colors. I’ve seen that same green , a coral pink, > and a blue The colors were supposed to represent the four seasons (no, not the ones by Vivaldi ... :-) ). Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT who needs an awesome land barge?

On Thu, 7 Dec 2023 20:09:12 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > My mom’s had the 389 4bbl, you stomp that thing and it roared. When I > was learning to drive we’d go out on Sat morning errands and I would > drive. My mom was always yelling “come on give it some gas! Don’t baby > it!”

Re: [MBZ] Wonder What's Wrong With It?

On Sat, 9 Dec 2023 19:26:45 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/saint-petersburg-2009-mercedes-benz/7696083871.html Well, it says, "Needs a new engine control unit." Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search li

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