Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 216, Issue 55

https://youtu.be/naQCHlyMxUg?si=kMDB-vMQ3NdVFxrh There is an unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email... On Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 11:15:59 AM EST, 87 300SDL via Mercedes wrote: UN subscribe me please! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Andr

Re: [MBZ] OT I'm liking this -- 1975 MCI 8,$35,000

I'm thinking that a camper that looks like people have been living in it is likely to have been better taken care of than one that doesn't... -Curt On Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10:31:32 AM EST, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: This one is kinda funky https://www.facebook.com/mar

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2009 dodge ram 2500 Cummins - $3,700

In 2014 I drove a 2001 I think extended cab 2500 24v Cummins automatic. Something like 150,000 miles, front end was loosey goosey and the AC didn't work. Otherwise a pretty nice truck. IIRC they wanted $21,000. I paid $20,000 for a 2010 1500 5.7l v8, 75,000 miles everything worked and the steer

Re: [MBZ] Can someone explain this mentality?

It is much easier to pull out of a space which you have backed into. Its safer too because you can see much better. A friend has a work truck, he is consistently rated the safest driver they have in part because he always backs in to park. -Curt On Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 04:01:25 PM E

Re: [MBZ] W124 OM602 serpentine belt

If it fails it rips the timing chain cover apart. I'd say replacing it is cheap insurance. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 3:39 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 7 Nov 2023 15:06:39 -0500 Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > Ok I will replace the shock

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

My buddy Dave had one from, I think the 1980s. He did like 2 weddings with it before it broke and needed major repairs. Iirc he put $20k+ into it before he got rid of it. His wedding business was a flop.Treated it like a boat, his happiest day was when it left... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on An

Re: [MBZ] Starting to clean this 642

Thanks for this, I couldn't figure what to do with it... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Nov 5, 2023 at 11:02 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Just rub it with salt and pepper, don't bother to clean it --FT On 11/5/23 10:39 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Remo

Re: [MBZ] Always Liked These

It's the fastest, most powerful car in the world. It's a rental. Jeremy Clarkson Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Nov 3, 2023 at 12:31 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: "Some people think front wheel drive cars handle best.  Some think rear wheel drive handles best. *I* th

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

With eBay. Tell them "I got the thing, it's broken" and let them penalize the seller. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Nov 1, 2023 at 2:24 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 1 Nov 2023 16:17:48 +0000 (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Can'

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

“slam dunk”, and looking for the details that would allow them to discharge the claim without paying it. That’s just good old Risk Management 101. -D > On Nov 1, 2023, at 9:17 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Can't you file a "received damaged" claim? >

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

Can't you file a "received damaged" claim? -Curt On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 10:28:37 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Then you are SOL.  Just leave negative feedback and move on. Perhaps disputing the CC charges will work. On 10/31/2023 9:14 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrot

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

You're suggesting UPS wouldn't have "lost" it if they'd thought they'd actually have to pay the full amount it was worth? -Curt On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 07:11:38 PM EDT, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: The shipper has to file the claim. UPS isn't particularly responsive to dama

Re: [MBZ] I fit! (Sorta)

You gotta die sometime, might as well enjoy yourself... I got that out of my system with a Honda CB900f. Fortunately I didn't die. -Curt On Monday, October 30, 2023 at 03:15:47 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Have you noted the number of people who die playing with toys like

Re: [MBZ] Ford diesel

The only problem with a fullsize as a woods truck is that they're wide. I had a Ranger that was nice as a woods truck because it was narrow enough to sneak into tight places. It wasn't a good highway truck but was nice offroad for a stock truck. -Curt On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 07:34:23

Re: [MBZ] Oil-thirsty E320

Angie's Golf calls for either 5w30 or 5w40. With 5w30 it consumes oil like crazy, to the point I was generally worried, like a quart in 1000 miles. With 5w40 it barely uses any, like a quart and a half in 10,000 miles. Weird... -Curt On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 03:52:56 PM EDT, dan penoff.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hertz is scaling back its EV ambitions

If I were still traveling to Burbank on the regular (well, ever actually) I'd see about renting an EV. Perfect area for it, you're never going very far, lots of chargers around. The hotel I used to stay at has chargers right there... -Curt On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 02:26:19 PM EDT, Alla

Re: [MBZ] Ford diesel

I would surely love to find one of those in 4wd that isn't rusted out. Would be about the perfect farm truck. -Curt On Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 02:08:52 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: 1983 Ford used the International truck engine with 6.9 displacement, mechanical injection. I h

Re: [MBZ] 1992 300E - 168k miles - $7,000

Its been so wet here we haven't haven't had much color, the leaves are mostly just shriveling up and falling, turning a kind of mossy green brown at most. -Curt On Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 07:10:03 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: They are falling like snowflakes right now

Re: [MBZ] Red W114 250C on BAT

I think its the shade from that building, the background is darker in all the pictures where the car is the darker shade... -Curt On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 02:47:16 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 25/10/2023 12:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Very n

Re: [MBZ] Europaisch 300D mit Manual

And velour, no underhood pics is concerning... -Curt On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 04:28:14 PM EDT, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1087135492279830/   Don’t see these everyday.   AZBob   Sent from Mail for Windows   __

Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel mileage

Bio-D would have less energy but I've found it to be good for the car in other ways. This makes me think. The snowmobile club has an old farm tractor we mow the trails with. Its gotten persnickity in the extreme. I bought some diesel purge to run through it but I'm wondering if a couple gallons

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

The good Dr. was on the actual airwaves into the early 2000s I think. I remember listening in highschool back in the '90s. "WBLM, the rock and roll blimp!" -Curt On Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 10:09:12 PM EDT, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I knew Fred would reference Dr. Demento.

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

Still there, "Traffic on the threes". -Curt On Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 08:12:25 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I used to listen to WBZ in Cambridge.  Don't recall the format other than it was ubiquitous. On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 7:58 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

Many years ago I was coming back from northern Maine not long after Memorial Day.  There was an accident and the whole highway was down to one lane at a walking pace. Occasionally somebody would decide they wanted to take the closest exit and would slip down the breakdown lane. Just ahead of me

Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel mileage

Back in the day when I tracked mileage carefully I could definitely see differences in energy content from the fuel at different stations. There was one Mobil station that was generally the most expensive around but it'd get 1-2mpg better than most. I also found one place off the highway that w

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

Oh, the interior is hideous. I love it... -Curt On Friday, October 20, 2023 at 12:48:41 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Almost the same car but green x 2. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1000807201136161/?ref=product_details&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&ref

Re: [MBZ] Klatta-Klatta Finnie

Realistically would it be any slower than a 240D? I presume it'd be geared a little lower, probably a little quicker off the line and lose a little top end. I don't think I'd mind not being able to go 85... -Curt On Friday, October 20, 2023 at 11:11:48 AM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wro

Re: [MBZ] An question to start an oil debate

Was that a modern listing for a W123 or a rating for modern cars? -Curt On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 06:41:06 PM EDT, MB list etc via Mercedes wrote: Is it because the manual was referring to dino oil and almost all current oil is synthetic? I know that my OM616 and OM617 engines w

Re: [MBZ] '88 6.2 L Diesel Humvee

I think you're thinking of the H2, the H1 is the same platform as the HMMWV with some creature comforts added. The H3 was based on the original Colorado platform and the dumbest of the 3. -Curt On Monday, October 9, 2023 at 01:29:12 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I think in n

[MBZ] OT: Hoo, the effect of bad drugs...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/288974990601416/?mibextid=dXMIcH Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.ok

Re: [MBZ] Lost key , Otherwise, everything was good 1998 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 420 Sedan 4D, $1, 650

For a VW you can get a tune to remove the security requirements. Important if you were transplanting the engine into a different vehicle. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Oct 5, 2023 at 2:49 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I did a very brief research and it appears

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes-Benz 350sdl 3.5l turbo diesel florida Car family owned since low miles, $16, 900

I've been listening to some vintage computer podcasts that have talked about the issues trying to use a modem over today's VOIP phones. Apparently the compression used today prevents modem use. There is a theory that 300 baud would be slow enough that it's still work... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mai

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Octane and Knock Sensors

Agreed, higher octane also resists ignition due to compression. If the reason for pinging was high compression there isn't much the computer can do about it. I suppose that in a forced induction engine it could open the waste gate to reduce boost or if it was a VNT turbo just make less boost in

Re: [MBZ] Why are these so valuable (2002 G500 - 200k miles - $24, 500)

(I have a buddy who owns one, you feel every crack in the road, seemingly amplified). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Jeep_Cherokee_4.0L_Classic_2000_(14924763010).jpg On Thu, Sep 28, 2023, at 23:44, Curt Raymond wrote: You mean Wrangler. I suspect they ride a lot better than a Jeep

Re: [MBZ] Why are these so valuable (2002 G500 - 200k miles - $24, 500)

You mean Wrangler. I suspect they ride a lot better than a Jeep. Supposedly quite capable off-road these are the automotive way to show how rich you are. Supply is low, demand is high, they hold value astonishingly well. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Sep 29, 2023 at 7:41 AM, A

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

I've got a 32" on our home computer and a 26" as a secondary for my laptop. The bigger the monitor is the farther away from it you need to be able to get... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 3:58 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Next question, current moni

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

You just need a VGA to DVI adapter. They're cheap. Your monitor might have DVI too. Most made in the last 10 years do, it's been out for 20 years or more. The other thing there is display port, an HDMI derivative. They make a display port to HDMI cable. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re: [MBZ] Badged 190D. been sitting up 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 e, $4, 400

The engine sure looks like it to me... Curt  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 5:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: So is that a diesel? --FT On 9/27/23 10:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Looks like a decent candidate for restoration or drive with

Re: [MBZ] OT: A little game

t. I’m thinking Asia, which is mostly 8-12 ahead of us. And Sunday is a work day there, too, isn't it? -D > On Sep 24, 2023, at 10:34 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > 7 hours ahead of eastern time, 10 hours pacific. > > It was a good day although my VPN connection is awfully s

Re: [MBZ] OT: A little game

was overseas, when I was talking to Mrs. Dan and the boys I would always tell them it was going to be a great day, as I had already lived it. -D > On Sep 24, 2023, at 9:00 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Dan got it in one, Doha, Qatar. I'm spending the week at Al Jazeera. > > I

Re: [MBZ] OT: A little game

le East. Dubai? Qatar? -D > On Sep 24, 2023, at 12:51 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Let's play "Where is Curt this time?" > First hint: > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/HJWDHrERCg4wiYL77 > It's my second work trip since Feb 2020 and the first

[MBZ] OT: A little game

Let's play "Where is Curt this time?" First hint: https://photos.app.goo.gl/HJWDHrERCg4wiYL77 It's my second work trip since Feb 2020 and the first that was actually planned. A hint might be that I've never been here before but there are an awful lot of places I could say that about. Now that I

Re: [MBZ] OT - You Can't Get More 70s/80s Than This

Depends which tractor, my Super M, you're right. Well, mostly anyway, there are a couple big beams bolted to the engine as reinforcements but most of the strength is the engine itself. My 1928 Farmall Regular has 2 big old I beams that the engine and transmission are bolted to. -Curt On Satu

Re: [MBZ] OT - You Can't Get More 70s/80s Than This

I've seen that on lots of vehicles and never thought about it. Possibly a throwback to older times? My Farmall has a loop in the fuel line. That line is copper and makes about a 6" 360 just after the tank. I'm told that if you don't do that the vibrations will break the tubing in short order. T

Re: [MBZ] 2003 SL500 - 58k miles - $18,000

Wait, flex hoses make it worse? How is that possible? -Curt On Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 08:14:29 PM GMT+3, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I didn’t look at this, but I can tell you that R&R’ing cylinders on the later SLs (R170, etc.) is not a fun job. On the R129 removing al

Re: [MBZ] Actual fuel economy on a 2014 E250 BlueTEC

My Jetta seems to be 3-4% generous on the dash, pretty close. The 2018 RAM 1500 is more like 10%. When I took the Jetta to Caribou in August I did just over 700 miles on a tank. From Portland north until I95 stopped I was running 85-90mph consistently. North of Bangor I never went under 90. 49mp

Re: [MBZ] OT: 20kW Cummins genset never used - $20,000

Maybe 10 years ago I very nearly bought a lister. It was the big one, 16hp? 2 cylinder, it sold cheap, the guy needed it gone.At the time I didn't have a building to keep it in or even a loader to get it off the trailer with, assuming my snowmobile trailer would have handled it. These days I'd l

Re: [MBZ] Actual fuel economy on a 2014 E250 BlueTEC

I got my '85 190D 2.2l 5spd to 43mpg a couple times. The auto maxed out at 38. That was a personal best for me until I got my first Jetta. Both the '98 and '15 Jettas will easily do over 50mpg. Angie's Golf will do high 40s. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Sep 22, 2023 at 3:42 A

Re: [MBZ] Battery MINDer

Mine spend most of their time on batteries for the snowmobile club. It's that time of year again Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 8:18 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:02:37 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Northern Tool has them

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

Thats what I was thinking, DanCHAT is a surprisingly convincing AI. Before you say "I'm not an AI, I'm a real boy!" Consider, that's the sort of thing an AI would say... -Curt On Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 06:22:04 AM EDT, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: You haven’t been to

Re: [MBZ] More jackstand overkill ...

Old muzzle loading guns come in 2 basic flavors, flintlock and caplock. Caplock guns use a percussion cap to ignite the powder, percussion caps are little copper or brass cups with some goop that explodes when the hammer hits it. The thing the cap sits on is a "cone" or more commonly a "nipple".

Re: [MBZ] Ford Gazelle kit car - $7,500

Agreed. Kit cars trying too hard will always end up looking stupid. -Curt On Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11:45:48 AM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 19/09/2023 10:02 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Listing for father in law. It’s a geezer thing. It’s probably t

Re: [MBZ] PC

those. I saw this and saved it thinking it was $349, but see it’s actually $549. Looked great though. HP Z4 G4 Workstation Xeon W-2235 3.8GHz, 32GB, 2x 2TB SSD, P400, Win 11 Pro - VG ebay.com   Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 18, 2023, at 8:01 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > For a deskto

Re: [MBZ] PC

an you point me to an example that might be a good deal? I have been out of the PC hardware game for a while and not sure what’s a good deal/spec these days. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 18, 2023, at 1:51 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yup, an older workstation is totall

Re: [MBZ] PC

I've got an M1 Macbook Pro. Gotta say it's 100% improved from the previous generation. Before this I had a butterfly keyboard touchbar Mac. The first laptop I ever got that wasn't as good as the computer it replaced. I'd had an early Retina Macbook that was the bee's knees. I loved it. Sadly 5

Re: [MBZ] O.T. AZ is Death on Batteries

Most cars have (had?) the ability to shut off that "shut down while sitting" malarkey. I don't think anybody really believes it helps anything. -Curt On Monday, September 18, 2023 at 05:05:08 PM EDT, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I was driving around in Mrs.Bob‘s Subaru today while s

Re: [MBZ] Many receipts, offers considered!

e” shifter. -D > On Sep 18, 2023, at 4:42 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > My dad had a Maverick in the early '80s. > > The new pickup thing could be the greatest car in the world. I'll NEVER have > one. I'd rather walk... > > -Curt > > >

Re: [MBZ] Many receipts, offers considered!

The demographic that will remember the Maverick is me. Probably not the demographic they’re aiming for. -D > On Sep 18, 2023, at 4:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I hear it sells like hotcakes. > > On Mon, Sep 18, 2023 at 2:53 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] PC

Win 10 allows the original OS to be reinstalled. I installed it straight up on some Z440s I had at work. Just download the ISO from Microsoft and make a USB drive, easy peasy. -Curt On Monday, September 18, 2023 at 12:55:09 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Where do you get

Re: [MBZ] Many receipts, offers considered!

Our local dealership had one for awhile. A typical case of marketer disconnect, "People have positive associations with the Mustang name so if we slap that name on it people will like it." You could make an electric Mustang that people would like, what they've made is a family crossover and sla

Re: [MBZ] PC

Yup, an older workstation is totally the way to go. Right now I'd be looking at an HP z4, they've been out for several years and several revisions using that model number. Looks like good ones are around $250 on eBay for a machine that would have been $1500-2000 4 years ago... Hard drives are n

[MBZ] "Hurricane" Lee, a retrospective

So much hype, so much nothing. It sprinkled here a little bit Saturday morning. I went down to work on one of the grooming machines and for a brief minute thought we were going to get rained out. I haven't talked to anybody up north yet but news reports suggest basically nothing happened. Yest

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

The guy next door is getting a new deck put on his house. I've been talking to the builder, he's got solar on his house, said the payoff was 5 years. He got it because he wanted to have a hot tub. Way oversized the system vs what his house needed so it would accommodate the hot tub. This summer

Re: [MBZ] Long, But Entertaining

I'm actually going to Doha on Qatar airlines next week. Boeing aircraft I think... -Curt On Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11:11:29 AM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: For you airplane buffs out there - close ups with the A380, 747-8, 777-300 and 787:

Re: [MBZ] OT bummer. I need it

We went for the Coleman convention in 2018. Drove down from Nashville. Nice enough place if you can tolerate the heat. I can't... -Curt On Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 09:48:21 AM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Some good friends recently relocated to Huntsville as their daug

Re: [MBZ] OT whole house generator

We had an outage last February, out from maybe 1pm to 4am. It was a heavy snowstorm so I'd expected it. I got a text notification that power was out about 15 minutes after it went out. Got the notification it was back on about a day after it was back on... -Curt On Wednesday, September 13, 202

Re: [MBZ] OT whole house generator

doors I'll spend some time fixing those. -Curt On Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 02:53:53 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Nice building. Randy On 13/09/2023 12:07 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Garage doors are surprisingly expensive. > > Our barn in Main

Re: [MBZ] OT whole house generator

Garage doors are surprisingly expensive. Our barn in Maine had cutouts for garage doors on the south end: https://photos.app.goo.gl/xAZeQ5PAMp7F79W66 the doors openings are filled with a kind of industrial belting used for paper making. Rocky Racoon moved in which I wouldn't mind so much if he

Re: [MBZ] OT whole house generator

20# of propane is 4.6 gallons assuming you've actually gotten a complete fill. The trade in tanks are now down to 15# which is only 3.5 gallons. At the risk of sounding like a broken record I put 1oz Seafoam gas additive per gallon of gasoline that goes into our generator at camp. It starts on t

Re: [MBZ] OT

My Lincoln has the same 4 settings via 2 toggle switches. I suspect on a cheap welder more settings would just be wasted technology, its not like there is a ton of power and super fine control probably doesn't matter for an operator of my quality. For sheet metal work I really just run a series

Re: [MBZ] No Love?

derful car you’re never in a hurry. -D > On Sep 11, 2023, at 6:56 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I love the look of a 116 and like the idea of the 6 cylinder but 137hp? > Gross. Maybe if you could put a 5spd behind it. > > -Curt > > > > > On

Re: [MBZ] No Love?

I love the look of a 116 and like the idea of the 6 cylinder but 137hp? Gross. Maybe if you could put a 5spd behind it. -Curt On Monday, September 11, 2023 at 06:35:09 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 116 values appear to have dropped like a rock lately, and a 280 is probabl

Re: [MBZ] If OK don does not want it, I might buy it

I just measured, the straight line distance from our house to camp is only 350 miles. Its 450 miles in the car... -Curt On Monday, September 11, 2023 at 01:04:49 PM EDT, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Angie and I have often talked about how if we won the lottery this sort of plane

Re: [MBZ] If OK don does not want it, I might buy it

Angie and I have often talked about how if we won the lottery this sort of plane would make it a lot easier to commute to the northern estate... -Curt On Monday, September 11, 2023 at 01:00:43 PM EDT, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: Several years ago I flew on a King Air like this on

Re: [MBZ] M112 Breather Cover Reseal

d and expected consumption to decrease, but not that much. Guess I ought to look at using it in the 98 W210 wagon, as it’s approaching 220k but it doesn’t use anywhere near that much oil. The 2002 W210 sedan hasn’t quite reached 150k. -D > On Sep 11, 2023, at 10:47 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] You can’t pay me enough to do roof work

When we did the roof in MA they wanted something like 4x for a metal roof. When my aunt had the roof done on grandmother's house it was a pittance more expensive to go with metal. The difference was having the Amish do it. They only do metal roofs and a equipped to do it efficiently. -Curt On

Re: [MBZ] You can’t pay me enough to do roof work

If you have Amish around get them to price you a metal roof. We don't have them so the MA house got architectural shingles. They're fine and have a warranty long enough that I don't expect to ever replace them. They're around the place in Maine so in a couple years we'll have them put on a roof

Re: [MBZ] You can’t pay me enough to do roof work

On a nice day in May or early June, roofing is a fine job that reminds you of all the good things in the world. It's hard work but it makes you sleep soundly and lets you eat hearty. In July/August/September when it's hot and humid, roofing is something akin to hell. -Curt On Sunday, Septemb

Re: [MBZ] M112 Breather Cover Reseal

Angie's car likes a heavier oil. For the BEW engine VW spec includes 5w30 or 5w40. Her car will leak a quart of 5w30 every 1000 miles regular as tiddles. With 5w40 it leaks/burns a quart in about 8,000, quite acceptable for an 18 year old car I think. -Curt On Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 05

Re: [MBZ] Vintage Car Hauler for Kleb

When I was a kid my great uncles had an International KB7 potato truck. It was post war, well all KB trucks were post war, maybe a '47, I forget exactly. That one you turned the ignition with a dime. I don't remember why but only a dime would work right, the diameter and thickness were perfect,

[MBZ] ChowdaQ 2023 begins

Dwight, Buster the dog and I have arrived, the Q is on the stove. It's humid, about 85 degrees but a nice breeze. Of course as soon as I write that the breeze quits. I'm sadly Benz-less, the 2018 Ram 1500 is getting it's ChowdaQ debut. I wonder if I get a prize for the most different vehicles at

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I goofed the link … pretty great

Very cool Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Sep 7, 2023 at 4:20 AM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: | | Log into Facebookfacebook.com | | | https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6571304882953155/? Anyway, search for 1968 Mercedes-Benz f20 camper F20 On fakebook market

Re: [MBZ] Obligatory oil question

I'd been using LiquiMoly for my VWs as they have quite strict oil standards. With rising prices I've switched to Rowe for my Jetta and Pentosin for Angie's Golf. I'd use Rowe (a German brand) for both but they only have (at least through my distributor) a 5w30. Her car consumes 5w30 but not 5w40

Re: [MBZ] OT Lawn tractor issues

robably indicate one of these other parts --FT On 9/1/23 5:31 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: >  The battery Minder that I got from Northern Tools has been magic at saving >lawnmower batteries. Mine has saved 4 or 5. Totally worth the $20 I paid for >it. > > Those batteries are general

Re: [MBZ] OT Lawn tractor issues

The battery Minder that I got from Northern Tools has been magic at saving lawnmower batteries. Mine has saved 4 or 5. Totally worth the $20 I paid for it. Those batteries are generally garbage and they live a difficult life. The amp output of a lawnmower engine isn't great and they generally do

Re: [MBZ] Here’s a commuter car!

As I remember Marshall had a 190D 2.0l. I had an '85 190D 2.2l 5spd and an '84 190D 2.2l auto. The auto box sucked, it wasn't that fast, wasn't that good about figuring what gear to be in. I hated it. A 5spd 190D is considerably faster than a manual trans 240D and gets 50% better mileage. A W20

Re: [MBZ] AC juice 12 pack

And yet MSN news has already attributed deaths "around Tampa"... -Curt On Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 06:34:35 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:10:41 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Wallsmark says it’s $139 > > I’m not sure when my order might

Re: [MBZ] OT Ridgid Rant

I remember the discussion of how great the Rigid warranty was a few years ago when I was looking at tools. I've been very happy with my Makita tools, no battery issues yet but I think I've only had them (checks blog) 2 years. Time will tell. -Curt On Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 06:04:02 PM ED

Re: [MBZ] The Tax Man

Rhode Island tries but they'll never catch up... -Curt On Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 03:58:43 PM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Yes, but you get to vote, even when you’re deceased. And how many states can claim former governors who are convicted felons? -D > On Aug 29, 202

Re: [MBZ] OT: Motion Detector outdoor lights

I've got a couple of the Harbor Freight ones, they're cheap but work well. Get a set of enloop rechargeable batteries off Amazon and the light lasts a long time. I've used one as a studio light for making videos. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Aug 26, 2023 at 1:02 AM, Allan St

Re: [MBZ] 2007 E350 - 143k miles - $5,800

Not really, supply and demand. Rust belt cars rust away, so there are fewer cars which then command higher prices. -Curt On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 10:26:21 PM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: It’s kinda strange that cars in the rust belt are priced 20-40% higher than

Re: [MBZ] OT: 400W of panels plus battery charger $255

Prices are dropping like crazy. I remember thinking $1/watt was a great price. I've been debating doubling up the solar on our camp. We've got 300W now, this kit might be just the ticket... -Curt On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 10:51:43 PM EDT, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: The amazing thi

Re: [MBZ] Taking the hood stack to a whole new level

I was thinking that as cold air intakes go its not the worst I've ever seen. Still not good though... -Curt On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 11:08:27 PM EDT, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2023-08-20 23:02, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Cold air intake Usually when they say CAI

Re: [MBZ] Weed eater

For just cutting grass around the yard I'd say electric. I've got a Makita 18v and it'll trim our small yard on one 4ah battery. For real sticks and brush a gas unit with a metal blade is a must. Prepare to spend real money for a good one. Mine is a Husky from the mid 90s. I think it was around

Re: [MBZ] A Solid W123

I don't think any 240Ds came with a tach, I've never seen one anyway. I *think* all turbo cars had tachometers. -Curt On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 11:14:02 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: my 82 300CD has a tach. can't remember if my 79 240D had one. On Mon, Aug 14, 2023, 10:2

Re: [MBZ] 1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 300CD - $11,500 (VALDESE)

Every time I see this color I think "That can't be a real MB color" and then I remember, "Oh right, English Red". -Curt On Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 05:24:37 PM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I believe (but could be wrong) that the colour on this car is English Red, a very

Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

due to damage? That's sometimes related to price spikes. On Tue, Aug 8, 2023, at 11:28, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Doesn't make sense. As demand for fossil fuels goes down prices should > go down also. > > It's not like the rest of the world is switching to EV

Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

Doesn't make sense. As demand for fossil fuels goes down prices should go down also. It's not like the rest of the world is switching to EVs. Well maybe Europe but definitely not the 2nd or the 3rd world... -Curt On Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 12:12:41 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wro

[MBZ] OT: Oooooops

Some months ago, maybe May? I put the summer tires/wheels on Angie's '05 Golf. I didn't pay attention and after a couple days one went flat. I pumped it back up but Angie returned the car calling it "undriveable". I figured going flat had ruined the tire and made a note to deal with it. We have

Re: [MBZ] OT: E-Golf

range when in use, or at least holds it steady.  Has only 44.5 k miles and shows no signs of wear or abuse.  If the price comes down from $13.5k I may consider acquiring it. On Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 3:25 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Isn't this a litt

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