Re: [MBZ] spring compressors

2015-04-14 Thread Curly McLain
What's the verdict, are the $80 ebay specials OK, or should I get a Klann, or is there something in between if the $80 ones aren't safe? Mitch. Klann is great to use, but I use a floor jack and almost never use a compressor.I don't need a Klann. I vote you should buy the Klann and

Re: [MBZ] broke gas petal

2015-04-14 Thread Curly McLain
So the new accelerator pedal for one of the 300SDs I got from Jabba and have not yet paid for has already broken again after like a month or so. Question: Should I get another POS pedal from him and not pay him for it too? --R One of my cars, the pedal came off. I just drove it with the

Re: [MBZ] broke gas petal

2015-04-14 Thread Curly McLain
Harold Hill peddled; I've pedaled and piddled expertly; 'never very good at peddling, though. Wilton Have you peddled petals? Have you pedaled petals? while you piddled? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT Wilton your call-up is coming

2015-04-14 Thread Curly McLain
Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse tomorrow. A few days later, Lincoln caught a bullet with his head. clay On Apr 8, 2015, at 6:53 AM, Curly McLain wrote: Still gotta keep the world safe from Pootie and the rooshans http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-us-just-held-long-range

Re: [MBZ] OT Wilton your call-up is coming

2015-04-14 Thread Curly McLain
You were born? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 Nope! That would have nothing to do with the subject. Wilton ought to catch this one. That was true, but not the anniversary I was speaking of, nor was it in the right week. THE day is tomorrow. Sixty three years ago today

Re: [MBZ] OT Wilton your call-up is coming

2015-04-14 Thread Curly McLain
Message - From: Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 4:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Wilton your call-up is coming You were born? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 Nope! That would have nothing to do

Re: [MBZ] broke gas petal

2015-04-14 Thread Curly McLain
On Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:35:11 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Harold Hill peddled Harold Hill? Craig That would be Professor Harold Hill ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] mono-valve source

2015-04-17 Thread Curly McLain
With all the CNC machining capacity, it seems to me that someone, somewhere, should be able to remake the valve to take O rings with a new design and sell replacement parts that actually work. This problem is a matter of when will it happen, not if it will happen.. known design weak point.

Re: [MBZ] OT Mac question

2015-04-11 Thread Curly McLain
On my 10.6 machine, I get all kinds of warnings that it won't run on safari. QBonline was the first. Lousy intuit junk. 10.6 does not solve the problem. Take it to 10.6 and everything is all good. That is what I am running on my macbook 1,1 clay On Apr 8, 2015, at 6:49 PM, Curly

[MBZ] OT throwback crafts

2015-04-11 Thread Curly McLain
Interesting people making stuff as before the industrial age. http://www.blacksmithchic.com/gawk.htm http://www.caldwellsaddle.com/index.html/ http://www.stonecarver.com/ http://www.galloupguitars.com/ http://www.fowlingguns.com http://www.susanmcdonough.com/Home.html

Re: [MBZ] OT Wilton your call-up is coming

2015-04-14 Thread Curly McLain
Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding Craig was the second to get it. Sorry, contest is over now! On Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:43:41 -0500 Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 8, 2015, at 6:53 AM, Curly McLain wrote: Still gotta keep the world safe from Pootie and the rooshans

Re: [MBZ] broke gas petal

2015-04-14 Thread Curly McLain
Yas! ya got trouble! RIGHT HERE in River CIty! TROUBLE with a capital T ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] New C450 (correction)

2015-04-06 Thread Curly McLain
Sorry. It is a C450, not a G450. As you might have guessed, I wasn't being terribly attentive when he told me this Dan I thought there was at least a letter missing... I saw what appeared to be a shiny new GLA (black) in the bank parking lot today. I couldn't quite figure it out.

Re: [MBZ] Parts

2015-04-06 Thread Curly McLain
It depends on what you need. There is no longer a one call source like Rusty was. AutohausAZ.com has some things, some I buy from rockauto.com With both of these and any online source, you need to make sure you are getting OEM parts or OE parts. Even them some products are made in asia and

Re: [MBZ] the club

2015-04-06 Thread Curly McLain
Nice try but this is the sort of car that only appeals to guys. Andrew 1983 300TD 1985 300TD Different colors but equally attractive to chicks, which is to say not at all Maybe the problem is not the car, but the driver. (ducking behind a wall before objects are thrown) Drive it to Amelia

Re: [MBZ] om617.952 head

2015-04-06 Thread Curly McLain
Looking for a rebuildable core or a rebuilt head. 85 wagon If nobody here offers one, try car-part.com Wagon heads are hard to find here in the US of A. You might try looking on ebay.de or other european sources. SLS was only on wagons in the US, but was offered on a lot of models in

Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

2015-04-06 Thread Curly McLain
on the antenna probably get more attention. ;) You must have forgotten I'm in Chapel Hill; I'm trying to differentiate, not blend in more. :) - Original Message - From: Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com 5. Mount a yakima rack on top with 6 bicycles that you never take down. Again

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb's next GMC pickup

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
RWD, so don't get this one stuck in the mud: http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/4966935906.html ___ All hat, no cattle Stupid to put a tin foil pickup bed on a truck like that. It would be better off with a short aluminum or steel gooseneck flatbed. Having a real truck to pull the

Re: [MBZ] the club

2015-04-03 Thread Curly McLain
Wasn't that the W124? The W116, W123, and W126 all have a similar front suspension, and it is NOT a McPherson strut. The strut is actually a very nice suspension, eaiser to make, easier to maintain, and if intelligently designed, provides very good handling. It provides zero or negative

Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

2015-04-03 Thread Curly McLain
Actually, its going fairly poorly valued it $3078. Refuse to move on the value at all.. It is drive able.. The doors are bent fairly far outward on the passenger side, I can go try to open them if anyone is interested.. Tranny only has about 80K on it. rest of the car is at 205K Peter Tell

Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

2015-04-03 Thread Curly McLain
We're all glad it did its job and protected everyone inside. That is one why I drive a Mercedes Benz and an important one. From your earlier posts, I thought perhaps it was parked when sideswiped. Is it driveable if it had bumpers put on? It kinda sounds like it is. Do the right doors

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 113, Issue 32

2015-04-05 Thread Curly McLain
BTW I currently work for the stealer. I pickup and deliver cars for service from customers, do dealer swaps, etc, etc. Been driving everything from Maybachs to Sprinters. Sometimes, I drive the parts truck. I've got a good relationship there, but I'd like to know what I'm talking about

Re: [MBZ] Parts

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
You are lucky! Here is the score from when Q, Tom and Gary all worked at BuyMBparts: Rusty: maybe had a mistake on one order. Once lost an order for a few days under the keyboard. Orders were almost always right. I probably had a hundred orders over the years, so 98-99% os pretty good.

Re: [MBZ] I want this

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/forget-a-mercedes-pickup-the-unimog-just-got-even-bett-1695992203 --R Send money. when the pile is big enough, it is yours! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] the club

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
Andrew, do you ever get people who come up and ask you about your TDs? Your cars are kept up nicely. I'd think you would get comments and compliments. I'd think there are enough MBCA members in the GW section that you would bump into to some while you are out and about. If not, I guess

Re: [MBZ] the club

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
Yes, a couple times a month. I even get notes on my windshield asking whether I wouldn't sell the car. so far, however, no one has asked whether I'd like to go out for a drink. -- Good! That means there are some normal people out there. When I was driving the 240D regularly, (midnight

Re: [MBZ] NOW What's a n Irish Traveler?

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
IOW, gypsies. In Europe they are to be avoided like the plague, and are generally not welcome anywhere though the do-gooders seem to think they are deserving of stuff. Their history is of traveling around, never staying in one place long. The US flavor apparently came from Ireland at some

Re: [MBZ] NOW What's a n Irish Traveler?

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
They often are horse traders, or bookies in the US, and horse traders and turf accountants in the UK. Of course turf accountant is the Brit term for bookie. Automotive content: The Brits call a body and fender person a panel beater. Greg Exactly! Same business, different countries. Turf

Re: [MBZ] NOW What's a n Irish Traveler?

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
Rumor has it that the American Gypsies all settled in Washington DC and have now found steady work robbing the American taxpayer on a daily basis.. ;)) [humorous intent] The ones that are not gypsies are irish travellers. They are all quite adept at robbing the public and our rights!

Re: [MBZ] KLIMA relay intermittent

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
I installed the relay without the cover, so I could see the coil/contactors (I think that is what you are calling the relay on the board) and there didn't appear to be any malfunction there. There is either a bad connection in the wiring or somewhere in the relay/board itself. I think I've got

Re: [MBZ] How I increased the engine power on my OM161 by 20%!

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
COngrats! But what car has an OM 161 and what engine is that? Yup - and it took less than 10 minutes and cost about $1 (or less). Sound to good to be true? Well, it only works if your engine is 20% down on power because of the accelerator pedal linkage... Between the firewall and the

[MBZ] You guys are gonna love this one!

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
http://gulfport.craigslist.org/cto/4899433755.html I can't wait for the comments! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] andrewmobile

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
http://neworleans.craigslist.org/cto/4947453763.html ___ 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

[MBZ] 300D 2.5 Turbo

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
http://neworleans.craigslist.org/cto/4964332373.html Might be a deal if you need a 124 Diesel and high MPG. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] This might have been an interesting 123

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
But I suspect it is a hack job Rare 1986 Mercedes Benz 230E W123 http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/4965692656.html Our 230TE was an 85 and it was great. I was really impressed (for a gasser) If I was looking for a car, I'd consider this one. Didn't the 201 start in the USA in 1985?

Re: [MBZ] How I increased the engine power on my OM161 by 20%!

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
But did you replace ALL your FUSES! Marshall Booth is nodding approval now, somewhere up there... -Max MAX: Herr Doktor would replace ALL your FUSES and that would fix your KLIMA! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Car for Poos

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
http://gulfport.craigslist.org/ctd/4963271733.html The lot actually used to be the MB Stealer used lot. If you want an eval, I can put you in contact with Mr. Ronnie or Randall. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 180D

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
http://gulfport.craigslist.org/cto/4937554424.html Not too bad, but not roadworthy either. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] How I increased the engine power on my OM161 by 20%!

2015-04-07 Thread Curly McLain
Curly wrote: But what car has an OM 161 and what engine is that? Hah! That's what a 240D has when the fuel feed linking is failing. :) The OM616 is magically transformed into a OM161. Either that or my weak brain and thick fingers are to blame for a typo Great comeback! Attaboy

Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

2015-04-03 Thread Curly McLain
Though I suppose it could apply to recent Mercedes. I am within a few months of trading the van out for something - Accord or Camry probably, by the numbers. So I'm thinking about this, and I walk into the parking lot at the Wal-Mart, and I realize I have no idea how to find a particular

Re: [MBZ] Clean your drain holes

2015-04-03 Thread Curly McLain
Which car? On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:21 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Spring cleaning check list item. I was getting a wet passenger footwell and thought it may have been from using the coin op wash wand and dislodged something. It dried up and I parked the car 180* from standard.

Re: [MBZ] Clean your drain holes

2015-04-03 Thread Curly McLain
Allum They all need to keep the drain holes clean. Which car? On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:21 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Spring cleaning check list item. I was getting a wet passenger footwell and thought it may have been from using the coin op wash wand and dislodged something.

Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

2015-04-03 Thread Curly McLain
Wrong to what? On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Bzzzt, wrong Sent from my iPhone On Apr 3, 2015, at 9:36 PM, Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com wrote: They did a valuation through a company called CCC which took every E320 wagon on auto

Re: [MBZ] the club

2015-04-03 Thread Curly McLain
Good! And it should be a svelte young female looking for an andrew daddy. Ah, so you're saying that a newer car should come with a driver? On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 7:47 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: andrew sez: Why would you want to get into the front seat of a newer car? Even the nicest

Re: [MBZ] the club

2015-04-03 Thread Curly McLain
Tonight I went through a drive through, and the young woman taking money asked what year my rusty ol SDL is. She said she thought it was an 87. I was impressed. She only missed by a year, and the car is older than her. I told her then asked if she liked Mercedes. She said she did. I told

Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

2015-04-03 Thread Curly McLain
They did a valuation through a company called CCC which took every E320 wagon on auto trader. compared mileage options and supposed conditions. I tried to tell her to just replace the car but she said they don't do that, take this or leave it basically... Give em a couple weeks, unless you

Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

2015-04-04 Thread Curly McLain
So how does this work? Do you get to where you can differentiate your silver Camry from the thirty other silver Camrys? Painting the roof orange is probably not going to happen. Park way out in the back of the lot. This has the added bonuses of driving the wife crazy and keeping door

Re: [MBZ] Hey Poos, found a V8 sedan for you...

2015-04-04 Thread Curly McLain
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/4963295704.html Oughta be saved, but the price is going to be a stumbling block. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT Airplane prün Was : A sprinter for Dave M

2015-04-05 Thread Curly McLain
Curly McLain wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-F-q_4R29U Which leads me to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vahj5JlYqxU Which led me to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ9dSrrBN28 Which led to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elfj4ytDAJc ___ http

Re: [MBZ] OT Airplane prün Was : A sprinter for Da ve M

2015-04-05 Thread Curly McLain
Curly McLain wrote: Which led me to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ9dSrrBN28 I'd rather have a SR-71 with twin turbine power: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lYGUROZ_Pg I wonder why the R/C turbine guys always have a fire extinguisher within reach? because they are dealing

Re: [MBZ] OT Airplane prün Was : A sprinter for Da ve M

2015-04-05 Thread Curly McLain
Oh, I've seen pictures of the DO-X... Where do you think Howard Hughes got his ideas? I've not seen a flying medel before. Actually, I've never seen a model flying boat that can land and take off on water or land before. Not shure this one can touch water. 67-68 I was building a RC (1

Re: [MBZ] Thug driving Benz with pimp rims gets ventilated at FLAPS

2015-04-05 Thread Curly McLain
In response to Andrews speculation. Yesterday, in excess of 280,000,000 gun owners in America committed no illegal acts, shot no one, and went peacefully about their business, many of those with their personal gun on their person. I do realize you live in the District of Corruption where the

Re: [MBZ] Command System in 2011 ML and iPhone 6 Bluetooth

2015-04-05 Thread Curly McLain
Hi all, Happy Easter! Got a problem on my newer diesel benz (SWMBO's 2011 ML)ŠŠ.after I pair a iPhone 6 to the Command System, I cannot get the BT option to stream music thru the radio. I see the option on the newer command systems, but not on the one I've got. Is the a TSB, software

Re: [MBZ] OT Wilton your call-up is coming

2015-04-08 Thread Curly McLain
I'll bet you can still teach the current pups a few tricks the ol girls can do. I'll bet you can still fly left seat, with a good crew. Kinda like the story about Fangio doing a few laps in a W196 in CA a few years ago. First lap he was smiling and waving, Second lap the new SL camera car

Re: [MBZ] OT Wilton your call-up is coming

2015-04-08 Thread Curly McLain
Still gotta keep the world safe from Pootie and the rooshans http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-us-just-held-long-range-bomber-drills-over-an-area-1696258955 --R Speakinawitch Anybody know what anniversary is coming up next week? (Not the tax day)

Re: [MBZ] You guys are gonna love this one!

2015-04-08 Thread Curly McLain
Dunno if its carrect, but its out thar runnin on the pallet. The seller is a crack head but that is a 570SL, so maybe the create motor is carrect --R On 4/8/15 8:19 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Curly McLain wrote: http://gulfport.craigslist.org/cto/4899433755.html

[MBZ] Punkin chuckin WAS Airbags (Max)

2015-04-02 Thread Curly McLain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMFgkoCctdk This is serious punkin shooting ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] SD/SDL Was: W140 Headlight Assembly

2015-04-02 Thread Curly McLain
There is a decent Rusty but trusty SDL in Des Moines for Kaleb money. I wouldn't mind having it, but right now is not the time. It would make a good beater to drive to work. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Airbags (Max)

2015-04-02 Thread Curly McLain
In the current star, it says there was a TSB in 2009 that says airbags don't need to be replaced every 10 years, and should be good for the life of the car. I don't know what the Life is, but airbag cars are now 25-30 years old for the first ones. Max should see if he/we can design something

Re: [MBZ] Favorite Automotive Products Thread

2015-04-01 Thread Curly McLain
Mopar rust penetrant. It eats rust. can also be sprayed in cylinders to remove rust, but stay with it. as soon as the engine turns over, flush it out and oil the cylinders with non-detergent oil. If you leave it soak cylinders overnight, check the engine the next morning, and flush as soon

Re: [MBZ] OT Catholic schools to the wise, or not for the wise

2015-04-01 Thread Curly McLain
My family ancestors on one side were chased around parts of what is now der vaterland by troops of the archbishop of Worms. This was very near Speyer, the seat of the Evangelical Frei Kirche. They took a dim view of being burned at the stake by the Archi's guys, so a couple hunnert years

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure Washer Recommendations?

2015-04-01 Thread Curly McLain
For electric, I'd stick with karcher. may cost a few % more, but will last longer. for gas, look at the engine and pump. how well it starts depends one the engine. most of the pumps were Eyetalian. Watch out for chinee pumps. May be ok or not. MTM is a good brand with parts availability.

Re: [MBZ] OT Catholic schools to the wise, or not for the wise

2015-04-02 Thread Curly McLain
The classic Irish mixed marriage -- a Protestant and a Catholic --R SWMBO's parents caused quite a stir in the 1930s. Both were Catholic, but one was German and one was Polish.That created a rukus!That was a mixed marriage back then. ___

Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles

2015-04-02 Thread Curly McLain
Hi all, Does anyone know of a relatively painless way to get a title for a vehicle? I have had to pass up several very good deals, because I know no way to get a title for a vehicle that doesn't have one. Contact me off list if need be. TIA, Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 1. have the

Re: [MBZ] A pat on the back for Fred

2015-04-01 Thread Curly McLain
Randy.Thank you. I've got a bridge for sale, cheap. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. 'That be London Bridge, or Tower Bridge? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Video For Andrew

2015-04-10 Thread Curly McLain
incapable of feeling guilt, remorse or empathy for their actions. They are generally cunning, manipulative and know the difference between right and wrong but dismiss it as applying to them. Generally describes many politicians at the federal level. Billy bob and pillary come to mind in

Re: [MBZ] Loren Faeth

2015-04-09 Thread Curly McLain
Can't believe everything you see on the internet. ___ 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] the club

2015-04-09 Thread Curly McLain
When I was a kid my Dad had a customer who ran a very successful commune in southern Indiana called Pandanaram. I used to visit their when he called on them in the summer time. Daniel Wright was the head of the place, which formed a company that had a large, automated pallet mill and also ran

Re: [MBZ] the club

2015-04-09 Thread Curly McLain
On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 1:44 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: I might be heading down in late July sometime. Maybe we can arrange something then. You know our friend no longer lives in DC! He's living on a farm in rural Maryland! Is this farm a commune? I am going to visit a defunct

Re: [MBZ] TV DIY

2015-04-09 Thread Curly McLain
How many so called normal people do you currently know who do anything for themselves? I cannot really think of anyone I know that does much of anything for themselves any more. They hire someone to do everything. My niece and her husband just bought a house with the assistance of my sister

Re: [MBZ] Thug driving Benz with pimp rims gets ventilated at FLAPS

2015-04-09 Thread Curly McLain
I freely confess I lack the technical skills electronically to put all the bits that make the system in harmony. I used the services of a local tech genius that maintain the police car camera systems but reached out to the open market for all the components, which, according to him, are better

Re: [MBZ] Live guns banned at NRA Convention

2015-04-09 Thread Curly McLain
Squash? Nothin to it. A sissy game. Try handball! 'll go to gun school if y'all learn how to play squash, or when hell freezes over, whichever comes last. ;) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Live guns banned at NRA Convention

2015-04-09 Thread Curly McLain
This email from Andrew brought me to an epiphany: On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 12:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I found it entertaining. Where are the factual errors in the story? I do not believe that Andrew is interested in facts, reasoned arguments, or personal

[MBZ] OT Mac question

2015-04-08 Thread Curly McLain
SWMBOs Mac has 10.5 and now safari won't work on many interactive websites. Chrome and even firefox now require a newer OS. I know there have been discussions of other browsers for elderly Macs, but I didn't pay much attention. What browsers are up to date, but still run on 10.5? It ia a

Re: [MBZ] M115/O615 crank balancing disc removal - puller required?

2015-04-09 Thread Curly McLain
David, I've never done it on a 115/300D/OM617, but I've done it on OM621 and 616. I've never had a puller. Take the belts off, take the BIG bolt out and pull/tap. If it is really stuck, put the bolt in a half to 3/4 and give the bolt head a rap with a 1-2 lb hammer (drift pin may be

Re: [MBZ] Thug driving Benz with pimp rims gets ventilated at FLAPS

2015-04-09 Thread Curly McLain
Sorry, NC, SC What NC cop is that? ;) Wilton ___ 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] Live guns banned at NRA Convention

2015-04-09 Thread Curly McLain
Andrew, What Grant said. You don't even actually have to touch a gun, so you can keep your hoplopobia intact. Just sitting in on the classroom would be enlightening. I am not an instructor, and the only formal training I've had was at summer camp. I used to be pretty good with the camp

Re: [MBZ] Roll off

2015-04-09 Thread Curly McLain
nowata in most of okieland too. But kollyphonya claims to be worse off, even though they have a whole ocean of wata or is that agua? I thought the place with no wata was California? RB On 08/04/2015 8:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Nowata ___

Re: [MBZ] Thug driving Benz with pimp rims gets ventilated at FLAPS

2015-04-09 Thread Curly McLain
I think the state law enforcement division is holding it for review which is BS because it is a public record and should be made available on request. To be released sometime... --R the cop here who emptied his gun into a 19 year old kid who they knew was drugged up was shown on his car

Re: [MBZ] OT what really annoys me

2015-04-09 Thread Curly McLain
So I go to install TurboTax on my mac, it goes through all the motions then tells me I need MacOS 10.7.5 Thanks for that, I'm sure it is using some crucial features of the new OS and my 10.6.n just doesn't cut it. I have avoided downloading the new versions of MacOs because then I would have

Re: [MBZ] Live guns banned at NRA Convention

2015-04-09 Thread Curly McLain
No meaning? Seriously?? If I were a criminal why wouldn't I purchase just outside a gun show? Because ATFE likes to lurk just outside to see who they can harass. Real crooks make their purchases in the black market. (or else they disguise themselves as legitimate businesses.)

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure Washer Recommendations?

2015-04-01 Thread Curly McLain
IF you saw off the top of an electric one, you might wish to ensure that your life insurance is in good standing. They do tend to spray water about. RB The electrojuicity is well insulated and on a GFI. If you stuck a finger into the fan, it might give you a sore finger, but I don't do

Re: [MBZ] Grosser

2014-09-30 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
You could have champaign with your desert! I'd like mine superchilled and then used to make an ice cream float! m! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

2014-09-30 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Chiming in in the middle of this discussion... The Germans during WWII successfully developed production of synthetic fuel from coal. THe Fischer Tropsch process was invented in Germany. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fischer-Tropsch_process Using pyrolysis, we have enough coal in our non

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4Matic- ABS ESP Malfunction Question

2014-09-30 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Depends on what car. I've had one 240D in storage for about 10 years. I've moved it a few times in that period, and worked on some things, but it has not been run on the road. 2 weeks ago I got it out, washed it off and fired it up and been running it. Only problems are the fuel gauge and

[MBZ] 123 windshield gaskets

2014-09-30 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Does anyone have a good source, including dealers who will discount parts for a 123 windshield gasket? OE or OEM, no Chinese stuff. Also,any suggestions for a windshield if the old one get broken in the change. TIA McL 1982 240D, 1980 240D, 1986 300SDL x 2 1987 300D

Re: [MBZ] 123 windshield gaskets

2014-10-01 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Thank you for the part number. Sounds like a dealer with a good MBCA discount might be the way to go. Genuine MB seal is A1236700139, retails for $144 on various dealer websites. On 10/1/14, Curly McLain wrote: Does anyone have a good source, including dealers who will discount parts

Re: [MBZ] new fix on new/old TD

2014-10-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Check nozzles first, as you said. Then it is delivery valve seals and possibly delivery valves. Because I have done this numerous times, to me it is easier than rack damper. Then I'd go after the rack damper. You may want to reverse 2 and 3 depending on your comfort level. Thanks

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb's Tractor

2014-10-06 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Get a 4020 with a loader or a 4430, and you can move cars (with forks in place of the bucket) Yea I'm buying a john Deere 3032, after research I got a deere which is top of the line as far as I am concerned cheaper than Kubota etc, way cheaper. Plus I took advantage of the 0 down 0% 60 month

Re: [MBZ] R-12 versus R-134

2014-10-06 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
G Mann: Frost this morning. You don't need any AC Save the money. 44 lb of propane/butane could make a nice weinie roast out of your bus. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb's Tractor

2014-10-06 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
. An easy lift from there. Dan On Oct 6, 2014, at 10:17 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Get a 4020 with a loader or a 4430, and you can move cars (with forks in place of the bucket) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] what's the scam here?

2014-10-07 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
That is a simplified version of the one from several years ago. I am in the (branch of military) and I am being shipped to Iraganistan and have to sell my (car, truck, van) immediately. Bla bla bla The scam is to get you to send money, then there is no vehicle. or to send money to hold

[MBZ] 123 parts needed

2014-10-07 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Hi everyone. I need a midnight blue hubcap and a fuel gauge sender for a 123. Hubcap fits many other types too with 14 wheels. 107, 108, 114, 115. Anyone have some spare parts? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Surgery

2014-10-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Pain is all in your head. It can be overcome without drugs in most cases. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Source for Bumper Cover

2014-10-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Need a front bumper cover for the S420. I've seen a few on eBay, but they all have the Parktronic sensor holes in them. None of the local recyclers have any, either, although for as cheap as these appear to be I would just as well spend the money on a new (aftemarket) one, which appear to be

Re: [MBZ] Source for Bumper Cover

2014-10-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Did you try car-part.com? Much different than carparts.com you sent a link for. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 190D wonderment

2014-10-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Plug your VIN into this web site and see if you get the information you need: http://carinfo.kiev.ua/cars/vin/mercedes Dan Only works with WDB numbers, not the old type.subtype. ... numbers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Source for Bumper Cover

2014-10-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Let's try that again, The attachment didn't come through... https://www.dropbox.com/s/l84tzlfdhax848g/352-321594-10-PM_2.jpg?dl=0 Dan Lots of 50s cars had gun ports I'd say saw off barrel chunks from a spare shotgun barrel or sacrifice a rifle or turn some barrel stubs. Then stick one

Re: [MBZ] Old Mercedes have good brakes

2014-10-10 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
On my way back from lunch a few minutes ago, I got a bit surprised when traffic stopped in front of me. I braked so hard that the car slid for a few feet and I saw a puff of blue smoke behind me and could smell burning rubber. Brakes are pretty even too. Slid straight as an arrow. Thankfully,

[MBZ] 123 fuel sender and hubcap

2014-10-12 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Last call. Does anyone have a 123 fuel sender or a midnight blue hubcap for a 123? I've had no positive responses so far. If you have one or the other, let me know. It looks like I will have to find a junkyard on car-part.com. ___

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