Re: [MBZ] OT CL thief disarmed

+1 If it is in newyawk, then MS. justice is not blind, so the felons are favored as as is pigmentation. Herr Mann Sez: In most jurisdictions, pulling a gun on someone during a robbery is treated as attempted murder... the legal standard of "Mens Rae" is easily met.. ie.. Forethought,

Re: [MBZ] Febi/Bilstein vs. Lemförder

> Dan wrote: Yeah, I keep one of the silver and one of the black retractible Sharpies in my tool box drawer. Anything that goes on the cars for the most part gets a date and mileage written on it. I use paint pens 'cause sharpie - especially the silver - doesn't seem to last very long

[MBZ] NEW BUS

Ideal for Grant or Kaleb or Clay. Maybe Andy if he could ever get out of the DC area. http://www.ebay.de/itm/161975309203 Hard to tell for sure, but it might even be Mercedes Blue! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] New Mercedes Dumptruck

Herr Mann Sez: It is already "K'leb Green" so perfect ! Side dump configuration. Interesting use for tight quarter delivery. 3 way dump and drop sides are common in Yurp. 3 way dump is left, right or rear. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] Knacker fun

There is a pick n pull 60 miles away. They have an SDL and 2 300 CEs. As of now, I plan to go over there in the morning. I'll get what I need and then spend more time pulling what I think I can sell or may need in the future. Too bad the 124s are coupes. Anyone know if the headlights are

[MBZ] Door checks

I greased one door check today. It was salvage. Looked like new but was stamped 1991. I pulled out the balls and spring , greased everything with moly grease, packed inside the spring and cavity too. Then, put it back together. Every one I have processed this way has never failed, (or

Re: [MBZ] Larry T Oil Analyses and Aircraft

Bingo! I like that plan! Ever since some friends of mine in HS put on "the mouse that roared" in HS, I've always liked the idea of forming an island country, declaring war on the Unkie, surrender and live happily ever after on the foreign aid. Any banker is crooked. We need a jovial

Re: [MBZ] regional/zone rep?

Those are the club RVPs. This guy needs the MB zone service rep. Should be info in "The Star"? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 3:24 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: A guy in the Hawaii section was told by the steal

[MBZ] regional/zone rep?

A guy in the Hawaii section was told by the stealer his 2010 C300 with 40 k miles needs to have the whole rack and pinion replaced because "the bearings are bad." At $3,000, I suggested he contact the zone rep. Does anyone know how he can get in contact with a zone rep when the stealer

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

The Seattle dealer sale ended up gutting the staff and installing his own screw ups. Guy purchased the BMW/Honda/Toyota franchises as well, then plopped them all on the same side of the block. All new buildings for each store, but I suspect he is sharing the tech staff to save money. The

Re: [MBZ] Larry T Oil Analyses and Aircraft

For 250mil, you can buy your own oil refinery. Maybe we can get Grant to find an island we can take over, put up this refinery and sell fuels and lube to the high bidder. Maybe one of those new islands the Pake are building... The Pake need fuel. Only 370 mil ... -- Max Dillon Charleston

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks

tpically it's a sunroof drain on a W124 since they are much less prone to rust that a W123, but check the drain for the base of the windshield behind the battery. Peter I took out the remains of the battery tray. Underneath was a hole big enough I can stick all 4 fingers with a glove on

[MBZ] 124 battery tray

Anyone headed to a knackers that may have a 124 battery tray? it has 2 10mm nuts at the back to hold it in. I can't tell if there was once some fastener(S) in the front.' If anyone can find a fair to good condition 124 battery tray, I'd like you to snag it for me! Will reimburse for tray

Re: [MBZ] 124 battery tray

dearth of w124 locally clay On Feb 12, 2016, at 4:05 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Anyone headed to a knackers that may have a 124 battery tray? it has 2 10mm nuts at the back to hold it in. I can't tell if there was once some fastener(S) in the front.' If anyone can find a fair

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

I agree with Dan, I (with no prior experience or knowledge) thought that George was taking advantage of his position in the club. I ordered George's used oil lab analysis kits, sent in a sample and got the results back, and there was no soot number! I called the lab tech about it, he said "we

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Okie Party Bus a5MeJWkofy

There are MB engines plenty big enough to move that bus. Talk to you goobers in the gummit who keep the MB engines out due to their goober unlawful "regulations." Bob Nible had a OTR truck made by white that he wore out. It was a testbed to see how a MB truck engine held up under 'merkun

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source now MBCA and new v. old

On Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:48:41 -0500 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: new cheap class review http://buyersguide.jalopnik.com/mercedes-cla-the-ultimate-buyers-guide-1756721543 "The CLA is an economy car dressed in a fancy suit. But underneath the dapper

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: 126 fuel gauge bgmEJ6NY64

Bosch! Dan On Feb 11, 2016, at 12:27 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: How is the 126 fuel gauge accessed? It appears you have to remove the rear tray before the first aid kit tray can be removed. Is this correct? If so, you do you remove the rear tray? 1.

Re: [MBZ] Is it 1995?

Close. In 1995, my 240D was pretty new. The mercedes Veterans list was going well under Alex Gabbard's shepherding. Dickarde was playing with watches and himself, and burnin the pakalolo. (well some things never change) Dago Dave...yep, and John Green. I think that was before Hendrik.

Re: [MBZ] Dishwashers was Re: 126 fuel gauge

My dishwasher has been working 40 years, but was not new when I got it. It does a great job washing dishes, and so far has not broken down. It is not fussy about what kind of soap is used, but does seem to prefer one brand. Dishes, pots, pans etc. all come out clean! Most of the time you

Re: [MBZ] Somebody would have to be a moron to pay this much

These parts are about $50-60 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-E300-E300TD-96-99-Diesel-Fuel-Lines-O-Rings-Seals-Filter-Engine-kit-/231842683640?hash=item35fae69af8:g:VagAAOSw37tWAdty=mtr _ Wow! Even $60 is expensive! I am sure there are folks who would pay the $275 rather than try to have

Re: [MBZ] CL Moron of the day

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5389393615.html REALLY?!? this guy is nutz. Inflated price and no pix to back it up. Not even sure what this thing is. What is wrong with all the idiots who just title their positing as "Mercedes"? Do they really expect somebody to dig deeper to

Re: [MBZ] Holy cold batman!

I've been grumbling about the warm weather here and how the ticks are gonna be bad this summer since we haven't hardly had a good freeze at all. This morning I looked at the weather and it looks as though we're headed into that freeze after all. When I started class today at noon it was 26, by

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

My dealership is owned by a huge conglomerate, Asbury Group, based in Atlanta. There is no local ownership any more around here. Fortunately, they appear to have left the worker bees in place for the most part, so it has no effect on my business with the place. I will say that people keep

Re: [MBZ] Holy cold batman!

It was about 68 today here. Sent from my iPhone 70 today and tomorrow Benzin at 1.35 Diesel at 1.50 to 1.59 mostly, some up to 2.499!! Drained the TC on the POSitive and added trans fluid. It has a nice clean shiny Mann transmission filter now, so it should be good for 15 to 30k miles.

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

I guess you have to check the work before driving off the lot. A car stealer lying? what a novel idea!They are only about 100 notches above lawyers, and maybe 50 above bankers. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Staler monkeys Wuz: Cruise Amp Source

Some monkey broke off a bolt in the rear carrier on the POSitive 300D. It looks like it was crossthreaded. I am going to solve that by installing the new LCA bushing on carriers from the knackers, then installing those carriers on the POSitive car. That will also solve the camber problems.

[MBZ] 124 leaks

on the POSitive 300D, (87 300D, 124) water is getting into the passenger side floorboards (front and rear) when it rains. I think it is coming in the front and running aft, as the car is pared on a slight uphill incline. Seems to me this would be windshield, or rusted out below the

Re: [MBZ] Is it 1995?

> Kaleb wrote: ... Richarde will have working servers ... Really? Did he ever really have working servers? Must have been before my time. I recall they were always "not quite right". Whacha 'spect from a pakalolo smokin ol hippie lawyer? Sumpin that works?

[MBZ] 126 fuel gauge

How is the 126 fuel gauge accessed? It appears you have to remove the rear tray before the first aid kit tray can be removed. Is this correct? If so, you do you remove the rear tray? 1. Remove rear seat bottom 2. Remove rear seat back? 3. Remove try? Is it obvious ounce the seat back

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

#1 daughter was Deutschland for a year when they came out. A neighbor had a silver 230SLK. She drooled over it, and still does. The second generation hawkbeak SLK is an ugly bird. She has no interest in them. (nor would I participate in a hawkbeak in any way, other than dragging them to

Re: [MBZ] Not an Oil Thread - Mann vs. Mahle

I consider them to be interchangeable. I've never taken one apart. In a pinch, I will use a WIX, but they don't look as good as the german filters. Roger's STP filter may be a reboxed Mahle, since Mahle makes things in the US of A now. The 'merkun filters for MBs have always been inferior.

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

Huh? If you watch the sales you should be able to get M1 for between $27 and $30 a gallon. Worst would be buying it in $10 quarts but thats still only $40 a gallon.The cheap stuff has to be almost free to get a difference of $30 per oil change and if its that cheap its got to be crap. -Curt

[MBZ] 124 evap drain

I need to replace the evap drain tubes on a 87 300D 124. Anyone BTDT? Anyone able to look up the part number? Thanks! They appear to be some kind of foam. I tried 3/4" heater hose. That worked on some older cars. It fits on the evap drain but won't go through the tunnel. Maybe the

Re: [MBZ] Not an Oil Thread - Mann vs. Mahle

On the OM603 the O-rings are a part number 015 997 94 48, about a buck a piece retail from MB. They're the same part for the OM617 engine, too. Dan Thanks Dan and Fred. I used to buy 6 at a time from Q, but my supply is exhausted, and all the cars need them now. I'll just tack them

Re: [MBZ] For all you lovers of vinyl out there

Woo, garage Keeped! "1956 Chrysler impiril sedan" My neighbor periodically says "I seen" he's a good neighbor so I try not to wince... -Curt Grageet ov da pubic skool ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] 124 evap drain

Curly McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I need to replace the evap drain tubes on a 87 300D 124. Anyone BTDT? Anyone able to look up the part number? Thanks! They appear to be some kind of foam. I tried 3/4" heater hose. That worked on some older car

Re: [MBZ] Not an Oil Thread - Mann vs. Mahle

A Hundred (100) here for $9.65 delivered. 4¢ ea plus shipping. Sure beats $1.20 each from the stealer. http://www.theoringstore.com/index.php?main_page=index=368_12_11=2a Buna N-70 durometer. 2 mm corss section, 6 mm ID, 10mm OD I'll have enough to share. Thanks guys for the PN and the

Re: [MBZ] For all you lovers of vinyl out there

I realized many years ago that my lower, middle (we didn't call 'em that then) and high schools weren't so great, either, but in about 6th grade I decided that I'd get a good education there, anyway. I didn't leave it to the school; I did it myself for myself. I wish every child, every

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

Talking to a W126 owner and they were complaining about their cruise not working. It's been years since I dealt with this stuff - who does cruise amps these days? Wasn't Beckmann one of the places? Dan My rusty old heap has a good one. On the 1500 mile trip, i gingerly tried the cruise

Re: [MBZ] Foaming glass cleaner

Dimitri sez: So what's wrong with ammonia again? I've used the foaming stuff and noticed that it leaves a residue. Any reason for that? Sent from my iPhone We always used ammonia in water to clean glass because it does not streak, and is very cheap. Plexiglas IS another matter, and

Re: [MBZ] Something for Martha

Whatever hapened to good gramar and speling? publik skuls ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Something for Martha

Whatever hapened to good gramar and speling? Goobermnt goobers messing around with, then taking over, Lokal skools ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

Yabbut Bob's is a 210 or 211, OM 606. those take differ'nt oil than the old engines. I like M1 15-50 for the older cars and diesels. I am running it through Frosch for the past three years in an attempt to clear out 40 years of crud in the engine. Just in case. Once it flows out clean

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: W123 stone guard/skid plate

On 09/02/2016 9:47 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Glenn ask me to post this to the list for anyone who might be interested: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zg8sjj00tbalefa/Photo%20Feb%2008%2C%204%2028%2042%20PM.jpg?dl=0

Re: [MBZ] Barum tires

Well keep us updated Yep, we wanna know what is the half-life of barum ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

So is the Delo synthetic best for engines like the OM603, or "regular" Delo 400 LE 15W-40? Aren't there some issues with the proper amount or lack of zinc in some of the synthetics? Dan We need to contact Larry our oil expert. He was having trouble with his comcast email. I don't think

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

Aren't 123 and 126 axles interchangeable with 116? For the later 126, you'd need to get the stubs that are held in the Diff with the same clips as the 116/123 axles. Dan, I understand your liking the 126. I almost got one about 20 years ago when I got my 123, but I wanted something a

[MBZ] Airbag recall SAFETY: It's not an Oil Thread

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160209/COPY01/302099965?template=mobile=1 So far there is no mention of what years or models. Borrowed from MBCA Hawaii Section facilbuch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

I could make an argument that the SS/SSK and the 600 were the peaks. But the 116 and 126 are right up there. The 140 is not the kind of car that can survive well hundreds of miles from the nearest stealer, like the 116 and 126 can. 140 is more expensive per mile to own and maintain. The

Re: [MBZ] GP relay for OM603

545 45 32 GP relay? Before it failed, the GP light was not on and before that, it didn't go off. Sounds like I need to just haul that thing up here. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 6, 2016, at 12:29 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: SDL I've been working

Re: [MBZ] a question for poos

So how do you do it? Send the car and a stack of frankins to the friendly local stealer! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Continental tars

will be made in the Jackson, MS area within a couple years. http://www.continentaltire.com/node/4653 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

For that car it has FSS so the most readily available oils will be M1 turbo diesel truck or Chevron Delo 400le which is about $8 cheaper than M1 and what I use. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 8, 2016, at 5:30 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I have bought engine

[MBZ] Contact cleaner

Which is the contact cleaner best for the TS stalk? Where is the best place to buy it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Kaleb, Have a good spare you can sell? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 If the bay of fleas does not have one, I may be able to find you one tomorrow when I go to find the relay for my SDL. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Thanks Scott. Does the knee bolster panel need to come out? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 7, 2016 1:16:51 AM EST, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: As I recall, the relay on my 79 TD was under the dash over the driver's >feet. I think

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

Spot weld a bolt to the broken tap, then you can back it out? - Max Charleston SC I'd try welding a nut to it first. How did you manage to screw up the threads for that bolt in the first place? (or did ya buy it that way?) That is one problem I've never had. (yet)

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

Finally had time to dig into the service manual, sections 15-505 and 15-510 lay it out pretty clearly. I think the relay is bad, just need to get at it and start measuring voltage at the various pins. I wonder how the cost of a new relay will compare to the cost of upgrading to the pencil style

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

I pulled my 98 e300 in the shop yesterday for what was supposed to be a simple belt shock replacment. I knew the hole was stripped out so I already had the proper size helicoil on hand. I drilled out the hole, tapped it and inserted the helicoil. Put it all back together and after running a

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

It was like that when I bought it, in fact I had been running it without a belt shock at all for a while but I did not want to do that for long. I am really not sure how it got stripped out in the first place, but it is just a hole and should have been a simple matter to repair the threats

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houdini lock lube

We used to get lots of freezing rain - worst possible weather by far. Now it's either snow or rain and not much else. We'll pray for a 3-4" freezing rain job for ya! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

You've already diagnosed it to be ahead of the fuse. If the fuse didn't blow, and since you've tested the plugs and there is no short to ground, you can take a jumper cable to the bat side of the fuse to light off the engine. The only other diagnosis is to pull the plug from the relay and

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

be tried and tinkered with. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 7, 2016 10:29:45 AM EST, Curly McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Kaleb, Have a good spare you can sell? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 If the bay of fleas does not ha

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

I need to get a welder to do that. On 2/7/2016 1:29 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Spot weld a bolt to the broken tap, then you can back it out? - Max Charleston SC 'S'cheaper than a lift. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houdini lock lube

No, but don't worry, soon all the global warming will mean no more freezing rain in WDC. - Max Charleston SC According to the albore wing of the gw/cc/whatever nutjobs, DC was supposed to be underwater by now. That is why they changed from 10 or 20 year alarmists to 50 yr

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

still have mine. Kent??!!! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curly McLain via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, February

Re: [MBZ] OT What's on?

I hear there is a show about an owl on tonight, the Superb Owl, also a show about a liberated girl Downtown Abby. Which will you be watching? --R Non a dem ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

Nice solution, but kleb can buy another car for less money. Herr MMM Sez: http://edmtechcenter.com/index.php/products/hole-drilling/portable-edm-tap-remover I'm just sayin'. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] rod benders

My 1990 350SDL had 280K+ miles when I sold it last year..and it's still being used as a daily driver. However I did just check and it's not for sale on CL or eBay. Wife now has a CPO 2011 Bluetek ML, now with 60K, just in the shop for warranty workcam sensor, oil cooler and timing

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare

Fine. This cheap enough for ya? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRPmSgfIJqY :D I can see Rich or Jim doing that in an hour or two. K'leb? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

Nice color. At least it is not black. almost cheep enough to get me interested in a 140, but then there is the self destructing wiring. I'll pass. Too bad the Deutsches goobermnt goobered up the wiring for so many years. But the goobermnt goobers did what goobermnt goobers do. Make

[MBZ] GP relay for OM603

SDL I've been working on got hard to start yesterday. I thought maybe air in fuel (bad hose) This morning it didn't start with reasonable cranking. Volts on both sides of the fuse, GPs good, no volties coming out the 6 pins. I'll try a new fuse before I pronounce it dead, but as of now,

Re: [MBZ] OT: The Wankel rides again

You guys might remember that I have a Wankel rotary powered snowmobile. Last winter it needed crank seals and I found that the clutch had broken in half. I got it mostly put back together and ran out of steam. I finally got it back together last week and figured I'd show it off.

Re: [MBZ] Finally got it home

A good share of what Jaime does on a gasser does not apply in this case. It is a Diesel. There IS NO Distributor. The injection pump should be ok. There are no orings or rubber in an injection pump (other than the delivery valve orings) Replace any fuel hoses that look cracked. I'd

Re: [MBZ] 77 240D glow system woe

My 80 240d had the series GPs and the glow relay on the inner fender behind the L headlight, roughly the same as the 81 with pencil type GPs. I would expect the 77 to have the same system if it does not have the start knob. However they may have hidden the relay somewhere else. The 80 relay

Re: [MBZ] OT: The Wankel rides again

Thats the beauty of old machines. I've got 6 machines now and maybe a total of $2,000 into all of them put together. A new machine would cost $10k or more easily. I have more fun than most of the guys who ride and it costs me not so much. We got a little snow yesterday and took one of my

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houdini lock lube

Got a can of the Houdini lock lube you guys were talking up so much. I had an order to put in on Amazon anyway so I'd chucked a can in.The lock coming into the house was getting sticky, it fixed that a treat, its perfect now. It also seems to have worked well on the persistently sticky trunk

Re: [MBZ] Finally got it home

I got turned on to the foamy window cleaner when I started having my car windows professionally tinted. The ammonia in Windex will quickly destroy window tint, so it's a BIG no-no. No magic here, warm water and some old terrycloth washcloths do a great job of getting back to the original

[MBZ] OT: Secret message to Fred ('bout Rich)

I could see Rich doing this, only he'd use CMC, not a manual old fashioned lathe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIxgPEVjxiA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] New Radio for my MB (no swimming fish)

I ordered one of these today: http://www.continental-automotive.com/www/automotive_de_en/themes/commercial_vehicles/ch_interior_en/audio_products/fm_am_radio_bluetooth_en.html Looks like a nice "modern" replacement for our beloved Beckers, but at a far more reasonable price and with bluetooth,

Re: [MBZ] 2002 Honda Civic AC compressor.

There was some kind of riceburner that had the same compressor as the SDL, but with a different clutch and other peripherals. In the archives, around 2006 or 7, maybe 5, there is a write up of how I did it and what car the compressor came from. Aren't they sanyos? Buy a new compressor, not

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

Ala the Apple III Repair Manual: Did you pick the Mac up from a height of about 5 inches and drop it soundly on the table to reseat the chips? In many older computers all the chips were socketed. They eventually figured out that this was a reliability nightmare unless one used sockets that

[MBZ] OM 60x water pump pulley

Anyone got a spare water pump pulley for an OM603. Mine is dinged up and will eat belts. Kaleb? I went out to the yard here and they are all badly rusted, buggered up or gone. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Photographer of the day

Its out standing in its field... From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2016 7:42 PM Subject: [MBZ] Photographer of the day Mercedes Benz

Re: [MBZ] Kaahz

I'd pick the 83 126 over the 2001 S Not mine, etc. http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/5424568616.html http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/5426115809.html

[MBZ] (no subject)

Secret message for Rich Congrats on getting you mac going. Maybe it does not like being cold, and after running a while was warm and happy. Bad solder joint? I sent you a message to your account on constructivity (reply to yours) Your server bounced it. Says it does not like my gmail

[MBZ] Anyone want a R?

Saw an R for sale tonight. 2008 White R350 I have the phone number if anyone is interested. It was on the road, moving under its own power. Driver was a chicky. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Hillarycare. was: Barum Tires

We are looking seriously at a "concierge" physician practice. The wife has multiple medical issues, none life threatening, thank goodness, but a number that are chronic and require her to see a doctor or doctors monthly if not more often. After looking at what we pay out in deductibles, it's

Re: [MBZ] This could have potential for the 123 fan

If you add a door, you get a Tru-bo-door! What's a "trubo?" Some sort of Arkiefied turbo? Dan not an inquiring mind ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want a R?

All Rs are for sale. Do you mean Cruz or Rubio? Only you could take a car fer sale and turn it into some political snipe. Well, since ya brought it up... That's because all the D (jackass) are already bought and paid for. The are evil georgie's puppets.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Email Clients-Outlook vs Thunderbird

Eudora is still available, but it only works on machines/OS up to loseXP. Eudora for mac works on Rosetta, so it is limited to 10.6 or older OS. One solution is to run XP on a VM and put Eudora on that VM. If this machine ever craps out, that is my plan to keep using Eudora. Another

Re: [MBZ] Inside news

Fighting an insurgency (Al Qaeda, ISIS) is nothing like fighting a nation-state (Germany). Gen Petraeus "wrote the book" on counter-insurgency, thus our success once Bush gave him authority and means to fight that war his way. No carpet bombing; $$$ & booze & women & schmoozing (bribes),

Re: [MBZ] OT: World's largest floating Solar PV Plant in Japan

Wait, there's more! Japan has also started to turn abandoned GOLF COURSES into solar power plants. This blew my mind, figuratively speaking.

Re: [MBZ] OT: World's largest floating Solar PV Plant in Japan

What??! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Meade Dillon" Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 4:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: World's largest floating

Re: [MBZ] OT: World's largest floating Solar PV Plant in Japan

I did, and it seemed to me to be a "gee wiz" article, rather than containing anything significant. Floating solar panels may be innovative, but other than making use of space that might otherwise be unused, do they offer any other benefit? For instance, would cooling the panels with the large

Re: [MBZ] Hillarycare. was: Barum Tires

Gerry sez: If Obamacare becomes Hillarycare, we're in trouble. ~~~ Meade Dillon wrote: .. Reminds me of the joke medical terminology list that went around in the 90's when Hillary! was trying to "fix" healthcare in secret: Definition of Rectum: Darn near

[MBZ] antique airplane prün

Hundred year old new engine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKIToneEjYg Seems the frogs got it 88.89% wrong a hundred years ago. That is 8/9ths wrong for those of ya in Rio Linda. Is it any wonder I never wanted a frog car? Unfortunately, they don't say where they found a hundred year

Re: [MBZ] OT: World's largest floating Solar PV Plant in Japan

On Wed, Feb 3, 2016 at 4:09 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Wait, there's more! Japan has also started to turn abandoned GOLF COURSES into solar power plants. This blew my mind, figuratively speaking.

Re: [MBZ] OT: World's largest floating Solar PV Plant in Japan

I just think the Japanese are so clever. This is brilliant. http://www.sciencealert.com/the-world-s-largest-floating-solar-power-plant-is-being-built-in-japan ___ Uh, if ya read it, it is the frogs that developed the tech and built it. (aside from the

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