[MBZ] Diesel vs Gas

2008-09-21 Thread harry watkins
I noticed that the spread is only $0.20 at a station I looked at yesterday,. Seems like if was $1.00 not long ago. Anyone think there may be a return to the good ole days? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics

2008-09-20 Thread harry watkins
Curt Thanks for providing the pic's, you did a good job and I have enjoyed putting names and faces together. Harry - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 8:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics

Re: [MBZ] Niftyness / 190DT rare hoses

2008-09-11 Thread harry watkins
Also, use the hot water PVC (hpvc?). I've had some up and under ground to other buildings for 18 years with no problems. Harry - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 9:01 PM Subject

Re: [MBZ] OT She's baaaaack, maybe

2008-09-10 Thread harry watkins
It was at Rush Limbaugh's web site and I think it was brought up on last Friday's show. Very little said except what I wrote. Harry - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 12

Re: [MBZ] Spill timing an OM603

2008-09-10 Thread harry watkins
Peter, this is from my experience on a 300 SDL. IIRC, you set the engine to 15 deg BTDC then check the IP. Actually, you can remove the timing plug and use a mirror to see the cam lug down the hole and pretty well tell how close you are, its like eyeballing down a tube and judging if the lug

Re: [MBZ] Spill timing an OM603

2008-09-10 Thread harry watkins
I forgot to discuss the injection lines. If you are not too far off timing, they may give enough to let you change, otherwise some adjustments by slight bending will be required. IIRC, again, its been awhile, I loosened both ends and the keepers but didn't remove anything and got away with

[MBZ] OT She's baaaaack, maybe

2008-09-09 Thread harry watkins
is on. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-27 Thread harry watkins
actually hung a net from the ceiling in one corner for toy storage because there was not room to walk. Harry - Original Message - From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 8:02 PM Subject: Re

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread harry watkins
This may be your answer if the part is aluminum. look at their video and if you want to try it, I can send you a few rods. http://www.aluminumrepair.com/index.asp Harry - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent

Re: [MBZ] Better than pumping up your tires

2008-08-22 Thread harry watkins
If they match the paint I could go for this. Also, why not put larger wheels on the rear so it will always be going down hill. Harry - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 2:49 PM

Re: [MBZ] Ignition key will not turn

2008-08-20 Thread harry watkins
Hi Ken What was your technique? Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: Ken Rushing [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9:44 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ignition key will not turn After much prayer and sweat, the key had turned! Thanks for all

Re: [MBZ] In search of...G-05

2008-08-19 Thread harry watkins
degrees F, won't kill your pets if they drink it. What's not to like? Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 7:53 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] In search of...G-05 tom savage

Re: [MBZ] Barry O'Bama

2008-08-12 Thread harry watkins
affairs. Is that true? Harry - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Barry O'Bama I still don't follow your reasoning. Why would IBD want to scare

Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal...

2008-08-08 Thread harry watkins
Jim, when you say you got washing soda, just what is it? Is it Tide? Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal

Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal...

2008-08-08 Thread harry watkins
Thanks Dave, I think the club house swimming pool uses that stuff, I'll check it out. Harry - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 11:34 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust

Re: [MBZ] OT: Obama Quote while in Springfield, Missouri yesterday

2008-08-02 Thread harry watkins
, fair and balanced. Harry - Original Message - From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 11:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Obama Quote while in Springfield, Missouri yesterday LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes

[MBZ] It's big and junky but I love it

2008-07-31 Thread harry watkins
my recommendation. BTW, even with fuel prices like they are, the SDL hangs right in there with the Toyota pickup, the Lexus, the 300TD and the 240D stick. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD Replaced Brake lines and bled brakes .

2008-07-28 Thread harry watkins
I remember Marshall giving a PSI number if you had an antilock brake system on the car. If I had to guess, it would be 25 PSI, but that is only a guess. I'll see if I saved it. Harry - Original Message - From: George Larribeau [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] W123 Starter

2008-07-27 Thread harry watkins
Bruce You may have already done this step, but you should first run a 12V jumper to your switch spade on the solenoid and see if it cranks, that will bypass your ignition switch and associated wiring. If it starts that way, your starter and solenoid pass the test. Harry - Original

[MBZ] North Dakota Oil field

2008-07-25 Thread harry watkins
played out fields will be looked at in light of what new drilling techniques can do. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] OT Up-date on my small Mitsubishi diesel

2008-07-24 Thread harry watkins
for a price on a new injector an was quoted $230.33 each. The shop replaced the tip in the bad one and cleaned/tested the other two for $70. Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, July 24

[MBZ] OT Small diesel engine fuel problem

2008-07-22 Thread Harry Watkins
during a test drive and it wet that area by the time I got back. I have ordered delivery valve springs and copper seals for my next try. Does anyone have suggestion on how a steady supply of air could get in? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] OT Small diesel engine fuel problem

2008-07-22 Thread Harry Watkins
Peter wrote Leaking lift pump. Peter, would that be an individual pump for that middle delivery valve? In other words are there three lift pumps? Thanks Harry On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 12:34 PM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Leaking lift pump. Peter -Original Message

Re: [MBZ] OT Small diesel engine fuel problem

2008-07-22 Thread Harry Watkins
a try if the new springs and seals fail to fix it. I know I can remove the spring, seal and valve but I'll have to see about the valve seat, I don't want to mix those.** Thanks Harry Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor

Re: [MBZ] OT Small diesel engine fuel problem

2008-07-22 Thread Harry Watkins
at a time (between testing), I'll install the new delivery valve parts, redo the banjo fitting, try gravity feed fuel and switch injectors before going back to the pump.** Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http

Re: [MBZ] OT Small diesel engine fuel problem

2008-07-22 Thread Harry Watkins
analysis will have been right. I've got everything back together for bleeding tomorrow. I would do it tonight but then I couldn't resist starting it up and waking SWMBO. That kind of thinking has kept me sleeping with my first wife for almost 52 years. Thanks Harry Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:58:56

Re: [MBZ] Phriday Pfunny

2008-07-22 Thread Harry Watkins
That's my funny of the year. Harry On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 9:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/22/2008 5:54:18 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080722/58d24277/att achment.jpg LOL

Re: [MBZ] 124 antenna RR summary

2008-07-17 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks Wilton, another keeper, already have it copied and filed. Harry On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 9:24 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb's problem with the antenna last week made me realize that an antenna RR summary may come in handy for others on the list. The Win doc

Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos

2008-07-11 Thread Harry Watkins
Where/how do you make those settings? Harry On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 9:12 AM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Loren Faeth wrote: Amen. Set XP to optimize for performance and set the interface to classic and it is much easier on the eyes, and way faster. Makes it stable also. x2

Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos

2008-07-11 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks guys, I've made those three changes, now we'll see if things get better. With dial-up I don't expect much, but it would be nice to have a page already loaded when I get back from the kitchen with a fresh cup of coffee. Harry On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 9:27 AM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos

2008-07-11 Thread Harry Watkins
Okay John, I like the look. Harry On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 10:07 AM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Harry Watkins wrote: Thanks guys, I've made those three changes, now we'll see if things get better. With dial-up I don't expect much, but it would be nice to have a page already

Re: [MBZ] OT Question about a small diesel

2008-07-10 Thread Harry Watkins
These are like the units I hope to sell with a good engines, although I may keep the Workman. http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/grd/726379275.html Mine is a 2001 but not 4X4 and the engine is Mitsubishi. http://asheville.craigslist.org/grd/728538119.html, Mine is a 2000 year model Harry On Thu

[MBZ] OT Question about a small diesel

2008-07-09 Thread Harry Watkins
adjustment without the right feeler gauge, (calls for .001) the readings went 330, 250 and 350. After I adjust with the right feeler gauge, I think it will run and if I can clean it up inside, I may be good to go. TIA Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] OT Question about a small diesel

2008-07-09 Thread Harry Watkins
Maybe, if I were to give you a contact, h, I'll think about that. Harry On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 7:52 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anymore of these engines be had by someone else? Luther Harry Watkins wrote: I have two small (~25 HP) Mitsubishi engines that need blowing out

Re: [MBZ] OT Craigs List Search

2008-07-09 Thread Harry Watkins
Try this: http://www.searchtheentirecraigslist.com/ Harry On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 9:01 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.crazedlist.org/index.cgi?areas=219,238,331,332,39,80,205catAbbre viation=sssquery=mercedesminAsk=minmaxAsk=maxthiscat=8submit=Search This is the link I use

Re: [MBZ] OT Question about a small diesel

2008-07-09 Thread Harry Watkins
Selling the units they are installed in is my plan when/if I can get the engines running properly. They were put in the scrap pile for bad engines and the Super tells me his mechanic knew not about diesels, that gives me hope. Harry On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 10:00 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED

[MBZ] OT HF compression tester

2008-07-04 Thread Harry Watkins
sleeve. Did I mention it only cost $25. Just thought I would share. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] 9/11 inside job? [was: GWB]

2008-07-01 Thread Harry Watkins
would not back down and would not listen to facts, in her mind, she knew someone had her teeth and to her that was the end of the story. I thought about leaving the list, then there was an interesting MB post and decided instead to increase my personal banned list from two to six. Harry On Tue

Re: [MBZ] 87 MBZ 300 D Turbo Excessive Negative Camber

2008-06-30 Thread Harry Watkins
I have four new springs that a friend bought for a 300E and never used. Let me know if you are interested and I'm sure you can get them at a good price. Hopefully there are numbers on them to see if they will fit. I have no idea if they would help your problem though. Harry On Sun, Jun 29

Re: [MBZ] 9/11 inside job? [was: GWB]

2008-06-30 Thread Harry Watkins
. This was taught in firefighting training I had many years ago and I suspect better building methods are used now days. Any of you engineer types have a way to find out how much expansion a 100 foot beam could generated in a building fire? The answer was part of the training but I can't recall. Harry

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-28 Thread Harry Watkins
Wilton Thanks for going the extra mile(s) on this project to share it with us. I printed all the pics you posted and will include it in my book with your excellent write up. Harry On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's the summary as an e-mail Win

Re: [MBZ] OT - Green Slime

2008-06-27 Thread Harry Watkins
I've been in more than one with the slime. I always remove the tire from the rim for inspection on all repairs and that makes it easy to clean. They are still wet and the stuff washes out with a garden hose. Harry On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 1:01 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-24 Thread Harry Watkins
You da man Wilton, way to go. Harry On 6/24/08, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IT'S WORKING!! IT'S WORKING!! IT'S WORKING!! Refrigeration guy installed new receiver/dryer and hoses to compressor this afternoon and charged it with R-12. 'Checked it again for leaks again

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 124 evapectomy

2008-06-18 Thread Harry Watkins
Ditto what Donald said and again, thanks for taking the time to share your work with us. Harry On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 8:17 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton: Forgot to attach photos - oops. I am absolutely in awe of you, Wilton. I can't believe this is the same car

Re: [MBZ] Sunil's active duty

2008-06-16 Thread Harry Watkins
keep coming and giving. Harry On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: so far, very casual. doing inprocessing (bleck) and getting oriented to the hospital and the navy. not getting paid till 1 july at the earliest. On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 8:19 PM, Wilton

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-12 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks for sharing your work and the pictures. I print them out and add them to the manual, may come in handy real soon. Harry On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 7:59 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Photos of evap box on bench. Wilton -- next part -- A non-text

Re: [MBZ] Seeking advice from experts on this list

2008-06-06 Thread Harry Watkins
at it as suggested, single good stuff and related group stuff, i.e., filters, bulbs, fuses, FSM, etc. The Ebay route will make me put the SDL with tools and other related stuff until last. I really like to drive it but... Thanks. Harry On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 3:14 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-06 Thread Harry Watkins
Nice going Wilton. What do you mean by its starting to look serious now? I would have thought that getting to the point that the dash is in the back seat would be over the hill on tear down. But I have never even been close to this type job. On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 1:35 PM, Wilton Strickland

[MBZ] Seeking advice from experts on this list

2008-06-04 Thread Harry Watkins
enthusiast. Comments please. Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman

Re: [MBZ] Seeking advice from experts on this list

2008-06-04 Thread Harry Watkins
, 2008 at 1:16 PM, David Hemsley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I you want speed without regad to price do a one sale gets all deal. If on the other hand speed is not important but proft is, do multiple sales. Dave H... Harry Watkins wrote: Would it be a good or bad idea to group three MB

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-02 Thread Harry Watkins
Good luck With it Wilton and please keep us in the loop. Harry On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 12:25 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Started evapectomy this morning. 'Only a coupla hrs on it while it was cool. 'Need to get up earlier tomorrow. 'Don't hafta hurry; 'nother car, etc

Re: [MBZ] 85 300SD

2008-05-31 Thread Harry Watkins
Sounds like a runaway starter, shorted on and the Bendix trying to engage the ring gear. Can you determine what the connector that stopped it goes to? Harry On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 7:54 PM, David Hemsley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I have an 85 300SD with approximately 290,00

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

2008-05-30 Thread Harry Watkins
. Replaced them all and problem went away. Thanks Harry On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 6:20 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK - that coinsides with the report from the PO - park with the nose up and a half tank or less, and it lots of cranking to start in the morning. So, where is this o-ring

Re: [MBZ] Home made Differential and (transmission?) jack

2008-05-29 Thread Harry Watkins
Very well done. You old guys do good work. Harry, (pushing 74) On Sat, May 24, 2008 at 6:52 AM, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a differential jack I made in about 20 minutes using 4 old office chair casters, an old scissors jack, 2 by 12 by 14 pine for base, piece of 5/8 plywood

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

2008-05-29 Thread Harry Watkins
could occur. I decided to follow that advice so I still don't know. Is it a common practice with diesels? Thanks Harry On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 11:03 PM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also - since the white smoke stops as it gets hot - which state is correct, or does the difference tell

Re: [MBZ] CD JOB 83-040

2008-05-25 Thread Harry Watkins
IIRC, Marshall said the manuals were designed for MB Techs and many routine procedures , that apply to many models are not duplicated with each new model. Remember, I said, IIRC. Harry On Sun, May 25, 2008 at 11:12 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's 124 CD - 87 300D

Re: [MBZ] fat man in the heat question

2008-05-25 Thread Harry Watkins
. Harry On Sun, May 25, 2008 at 4:16 PM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 24 May 2008 17:20:45 -0500 Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since we are discussing plants, hop bines work well and hops is selling for over $40.00 / pound retail! How does one develop a market

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price!

2008-05-23 Thread Harry Watkins
. Bout time someone spoke up. Harry On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 1:13 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Randy asked who knows the true cost of all that I guarantee the people who are in the business know exactly what that cost is. BTW, the oil in Saudi (probably in other Mid east countries

Re: [MBZ] fat man in the heat question

2008-05-23 Thread Harry Watkins
but I have no regrets. The loops in wells are the most expensive but we have a small lot and had to go down. A near by pond is the cheapest and horizontal ditches are next. Harry On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 1:16 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Heat pumps are *very* efficient compared to oil

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price!

2008-05-22 Thread Harry Watkins
This was in IBD. Brazil's state-run oil company has struck oil in ultra-deep waters off the Atlantic coast, near the huge Tupi field it discovered last year, the company said. *Petroleo Brasileiro SA* (nyse: PBRhttp://finapps.forbes.com/finapps/jsp/finance/compinfo/CIAtAGlance.jsp?tkr=PBR-

Re: [MBZ] computer question (what to buy)

2008-05-21 Thread Harry Watkins
Consumers Reports covered computers recently, if you're interested, I'll feed their info to you. I put a lot of stock in what they say, others don't. Let me know. Harry On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 5:17 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ok, tom has virused up his P4, and now insists

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices!

2008-05-21 Thread Harry Watkins
I passed this on to about 12 folks today. This one sounds like it may work. DO NOT buy Exxon/Mobil gas Buy as much gas as you need or can afford, BUT, buy it from anyone except Exxon/Mobil. Exxon/Mobil will see a drop in sales proportional to the number of drivers following this simple rule.

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price!

2008-05-21 Thread Harry Watkins
drillers didn't start building that high tech setup in the recent days of rapid growing crude prices. They had enough incentive to start when crude was $60 and $70. Harry On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 10:22 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The problem is not the oil companies, although I agree

[MBZ] OT Strange Ebay experience

2008-05-18 Thread Harry Watkins
small town. Could that be it? Maybe they think I'm a BIL pushing up prices and getting filthy rich. Anyway, I bid on another like item with the seller in Shanghai, China, not at all close to my small town. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

[MBZ] OT I'm thinking of going back to propane

2008-05-16 Thread Harry Watkins
I still have a metering system I made in the 70s for a four cylinder Toyota. I have a 1995 V-6 Toyota truck I could convert but I have no clue as to how the sensors would react, or any of the electronics. Anyone BTDT or have some thoughts? Harry ___ http

Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread Harry Watkins
video and you can add voice notes. Get four colors of dog toe nail polish, it's very fast drying with bright colors. Use a dot or two on each side of diconnects and for position indicators. Good luck Harry On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 9:55 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have

Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting Standing Pilot (millivolt) Gas Valve

2008-05-05 Thread Harry Watkins
Its been a while, but IIRC, a water pressure signal has to be present for the main valve to open, otherwise you have a melt down of the heat exchanger. Hmmm, me thinks there was a tap off the inlet water pipe with a small copper tube going ???. Harry On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 6:19 PM, LWB250

Re: [MBZ] OT, replace computer

2008-05-05 Thread Harry Watkins
Kaleb, my expert friend posted this on his blog. Read his indisputable fact, para 2. Harry Upgrade Down http://appendum.com/2008/04/26/upgrade-down/ Posted on April 26, 2008 If you bought a new computer in the last year, and it had a Microsoft OShttp://appendum.com/2008/04/26/upgrade-down

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Computer Trauma/Stuff Running in Background

2008-05-04 Thread Harry Watkins
more computer questions, as you can see, I'm hip. Harry On Sun, May 4, 2008 at 10:12 AM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How can I, the biggest computer maladroit any of you know, figure out what should be running on this machine when it is turned on? One issue: It is lately stupid

Re: [MBZ] OT Steam engine hybrid

2008-04-30 Thread Harry Watkins
I found this through a google search, it was in an auto blog. Harry British company Clean Power Technologies is working on a novel new type of hybrid powertrain. They are taking advantage of the fact in an internal combustion engine upwards of thirty-five percent of the energy in the fuel goes

[MBZ] OT Steam engine hybrid

2008-04-28 Thread Harry Watkins
This is being tried by someone on a CAT diesel. The engine heat is converted to steam and stored. It can then be used run half of the combustion engine as a steam engine, alone or in combo. Where can I get a kit fior my SDL? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] bad vibration

2008-04-28 Thread Harry Watkins
Check the u-joint close up. Mine was bad but it took a close look to see where it cracked open. I would select A if in your shoes, then do B if I ever got in a tight for another one. Harry On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 11:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Got a bad driveshaft

Re: [MBZ] met life lowballs me on wagon

2008-04-15 Thread Harry Watkins
Joe Knight wrote this back in April (last year?). His approach paid off. Finally! Just heard from the Farmers agent from up in the Redding area. She'd just gotten back from the body shop and has authorized repairs totalling a tad over $7200, supplements to follow. Anybody think of anything

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread Harry Watkins
money. Harry On Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fuel consumption will vary with driving conditions (wet roads use more power, the water drags on the tires), cool damp weather gives more hp from the water vapor in the air, AC use (climate control

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Obama on the list

2008-04-06 Thread Harry Watkins
and I still have hope, the guy really sounded good. Harry On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 2:00 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could you help me understand what the draw is of Obama? From what I can see the guy has almost no relevant experience to be president, has some questionable past

[MBZ] OT and very long, oil in North Dakota

2008-04-03 Thread Harry Watkins
-- *Story #4: Great News: Massive Oil Deposit in North Dakotahttp://www.kiplinger.com/businessresource/forecast/archive/The_U.S._Poised_to_hit_New_Oil_Gusher_080317.html * RUSH: Now, the oil price, the gasoline price, we had a great call in the last hour from somebody

Re: [MBZ] Chowda'Q

2008-04-03 Thread Harry Watkins
ROTFLMAO, that is funny. Harry We tried to have a Chowda'Q in Massachutes a few years ago. I was the only one to show up ;-( We ran out of beer... Pete On 4/3/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We tried to have a Chowda'Q in Massachutes a few years ago. I

Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, Is this a clue?

2008-03-23 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks Jim, I printed out the tests sheets and will go through them after I put in a good switch. Will RR the switch be a PITA, a walk in the park or just ho hum. Harry On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 11:09 PM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The cruise lever is floppy and cruise will not engage

[MBZ] 86 SDL, Is this a clue?

2008-03-21 Thread Harry Watkins
it at every opportunity. Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo

[MBZ] OT 100 MPG car contest

2008-03-20 Thread Harry Watkins
From USA Today NEW YORK (AP) — The X Prize Foundation, best known for its competitions promoting space flights, is offering $10 million to the teams that can produce the most production-ready vehicles that get 100 miles per gallon or more. The foundation is to announce the size of the purse and

[MBZ] OT Computer Zombot

2008-03-19 Thread Harry Watkins
precaution so you don't get zombied and become a zombot. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car

2008-03-17 Thread Harry Watkins
Joe Knight wrote this back in April. His approach paid off. Finally! Just heard from the Farmers agent from up in the Redding area. She'd just gotten back from the body shop and has authorized repairs totalling a tad over $7200, supplements to follow. Anybody think of anything else I should

Re: [MBZ] welding with car batteries

2008-03-17 Thread Harry Watkins
the only guy on the block that can go anywhere and weld anything? Harry On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 7:18 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who needs a welder? All you really need is a couple of car batteries and a $500 spoolgun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L68rZh6NnUk

[MBZ] 300SDL, How is the headlight wiper removed?

2008-03-15 Thread Harry Watkins
wipers to clean the headlights, would you? TIA Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL, How is the headlight wiper removed?

2008-03-15 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks guys, its sure easy when you get the right information. I replaced both headlight doors. I snipped some strips of metal from an old rusty rocker panel and used it to weld some gaps and cracks inside and outside of my microwave oven. Time for breakfast. Harry On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 2

[MBZ] OT and long, Ethanol stuff from IBD

2008-03-12 Thread Harry Watkins
Lobby Is Perpetrating A Cruel Hoax. WALTER E. WILLIAMS One of the many mandates of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 calls for oil companies to increase the amount of ethanol mixed with gasoline. During his 2006 State of the Union address, President Bush said that America is addicted to oil,

[MBZ] OT, Toyota problem

2008-03-04 Thread Harry Watkins
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Re: [MBZ] OT, Toyota problem

2008-03-04 Thread Harry Watkins
, radiator both ways, etc, etc, everything got wet. Are there any clues in that story? I'll start checking what you guys suggested and check back here shortly. Thanks Harry On Tue, Mar 4, 2008 at 10:32 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/4/2008 9:00:30 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time

Re: [MBZ] OT, Toyota problem

2008-03-04 Thread Harry Watkins
. It was due a new timing belt, and going in there calls for replacing some other stuff. Thanks for every ones response and please don't keep any secrets if you think of something. Harry On Tue, Mar 4, 2008 at 5:07 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I suspect that one of the reasons

Re: [MBZ] ATF Level Question

2008-02-28 Thread Harry Watkins
Good stuff Jim, that's a gold star keeper. Harry On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 9:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brian, the whole open area in the transmission will physically only hold about 2 1/2 quarts.? since your leak is probably at the torque converter seal, air is getting in where

[MBZ] OT LED Lighting

2008-02-27 Thread Harry Watkins
This is part of an article from USA Today. See all of it at: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2005-04-14-led-lighting_x.htm Harry LEDs have been around since the 60s, but have mostly been relegated to showing the time in an alarm clock or the battery level of a video camera

Re: [MBZ] Our Political System

2008-02-26 Thread Harry Watkins
Well put Tom. Harry 2008/2/26 Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Our system of government is a Republic, not a Democracy. The Democratic Party started to push the term Democracy in the 30s to lend more credibility to the party name and it has stuck ever since. A more correct set of names

Re: [MBZ] OT: Shop lights

2008-02-26 Thread Harry Watkins
use drop lights and clamp lights for addition lighting in work areas. In the garage will be 40 and 60 watt. Basement storage areas will be 60 watt. My work areas will be 100 and 150 watt and I'll pull the chains when I need an increase. Harry On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 8:33 PM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Did a rear end collision kill a 240D motor?

2008-02-26 Thread Harry Watkins
off and opened it up. Barroom, the next day, nothing to pulling small trailers. I think the tail pipe hit the carport slab when I backed up to load the trailer. Harry On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 10:21 PM, Kevin Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb, I hadn't thought about the exhaust moving

Re: [MBZ] OT: Shop lights

2008-02-26 Thread Harry Watkins
Jeff, I think its to early, there are plenty on the market, but the good stuff will show up in a couple of years. Then it will take quite a while for the price to drop. http://www.llfinc.com have some expensive fixtures on the market for new construction. Harry On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 10:24 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT: CF lamps - was The eco debate

2008-02-25 Thread Harry Watkins
I have ordered some white LED home bulbs to try. From what I read and hear, this is what we will all end up using. Some break throughs have occured lately and hopefully will soon make it to the market. Harry On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 10:26 AM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: cf has let me

Re: [MBZ] OT: The eco debate

2008-02-22 Thread Harry Watkins
Two things I've read lately on this subject, I did say read, not study. First, some brains in the UK said global cold will kill more folks than global warm. Shortage of food will become much more important than shortage of oil. Harry On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 5:25 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] [OT) Football -- words

2008-02-21 Thread Harry Watkins
this is not having their intended effect, remember the potato. Harry On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 5:54 PM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Refreshing to hear this acknowledged by someone other than me. I touched upon this in a paper I wrote for school. It goes without saying it wasn't

Re: [MBZ] Aerial view test

2008-02-16 Thread Harry Watkins
12 correct for me. Harry On Feb 16, 2008 10:32 AM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got an 80. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday

Re: [MBZ] input solicited

2008-02-10 Thread Harry Watkins
With my slow dial up, I doubt I'll ever see all of it. I did get one shot of Tom and Two of Rusty before the phone rang. Thanks Harry On Feb 9, 2008 9:39 PM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's cool! Familiarity and good feelings. Brian On Feb 8, 2008 1:54 PM, Gary Hurst

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