Joe knight on the west coast was set up to do it, had a supply of shims.
I'm not sure he ever did it for others, but not sure. His email WAS
jskni...@gmail.com or j...@jsandctk.com
Nice guy, he helped me many times.
Harry
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From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com
To:
I use brake parts cleaner and air to blow it dry. To find the leakers,
sprinkle some baby powder around the DVs and watch.
I've done two 603s without problems and on the first one, I used the hold
down straps as a wrench to do the torque. I did however follow the
procedures with care.
Posters?
www.youroil.net
--
From: harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 10:44 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job
I use brake parts cleaner and air to blow
Well put Larry, to bad information like this falls on deaf ears. Ever see
man on the street TV? Folks can't name the two major parties, but someone
registered them to vote and they do.
Harry
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I need some help installing this kit on my 300SDL. If I'm reading the FSM
correctly, the connections are made under the fuse box at #16 fuse.
I don't see where there is enough slack in the attached wires to allow getting
under there. Perhaps there is more disassembly required than I think.
No, fuse #16 was eliminated after end number 269896, my end number is
267785, so I have the melted fuse box at fuse # 16 location with a brand
new, unused, PO installed blower motor and a fuse kit in my hand.
Thanks
Harry
I have never heard of this on a SDL. Every one I have seen already
, January 10, 2010 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auxiliary fuse kit for blower motor anyone BTDT
Several months ago, I was able to pull the fuse box up and out and roll it
upside down to access the terminals on the underside.
Wilton
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From: harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net
Well put Fred. Some of my blood is over there as well. When I read Gary's
post, my mind processed it the same as when Jimmy Carter said during his
campaign that he would welcome the Vietnam deserters back from Canada. Gary
now occupies the same status with me as Jane Fonda and Jimmy Carter.
Gerry, try this site:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=105297
Thanks
Harry
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From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 12:27 PM
Subject: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel
Gerry, here is another source:
http://boostnbenz.1baddsm.com/DIY/
Thanks
Harry
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From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 12:27 PM
Subject: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel cutoff
Can
Last one Gerry, but you should get an answer from this LOOONG thread:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1302538
Thanks
Harry
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Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
My $2.99 HF VOM fluctuates between 64 and 65 ma.
I used the Cathey procedure to connect in series from the neg. post to the neg.
cable.
Is that enough drain to cause a problem?
Thanks
Harry
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My $2.99 HF VOM fluctuates between 64 and 65 ma.
Is that enough drain to cause a problem?
Sounds a bit on the high side.
-- Jim
Thanks Jim, what would run on 60 mA? Maybe a small bulb?
Let me correct one thing. The fluctuation was from 60 to 65 on the meter,
one increment. When I
Jim, Max
I pulled four fuses that got me to 0 mA.
#2 which took the clock flux out.
(a) Is drawing 25 mA. Front seat adjustment, jacket tube adjustment
memory.
(b) Is drawing 25 mA. Front seat adjustment, jacket tube adjustment.
(nothing about memory)
#15 Is drawing ~10 mA. One of
Thanks again Max and Jim.
I was checking out a PO statement that he thought there was a drain. He
listed four electrical problems that his Indy failed to fix after many $$$.
Both seats had no movement. That turned out to be the seat relay and the
aux. fuse holder had been switched in their
Double ditto, you are on my daily prayer list.
Harry
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From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:48 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga
On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 8:44
Radio inop, but it was calling for a code. I have a Becker upgrade for
that.
There is a code decoder application for the PC.
I'm not sure I understand. Is this software that will give me a code?
Dome light inop when door is opened. He got a new switch assembly from
Rusty that he
I've been following this thread to see if ceramic's came up. Anyone have
experience/opinion of these for the kitchen?
Thanks
Harry
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From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310
meade.m.dil...@navy.mil
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
I cannot get both in without trying what I believe would be excessive force.
I've tried it with each going in first but those spring clips between them are
not giving way.
Is there a tool that's needed?
I am going back in with an upgrade Becker radio but in comparing it with the
Grand Prix, I
That really hurt :) but thanks. I'll try that tool and compare the radios
for that indent location.
Thanks
Harry
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From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:25 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Thanks Jim, I didn't have that tool so I used yours and it worked. There
are no detent holes in the new radio so I removed the clips.
Harry
I cannot get both in without trying what I believe would be excessive
force.
Then something's wrong. But you know that already.
I've tried it with
Allan, I thank you and my septic system thanks you.
I installed mine by standing a 2X4 behind the washer that was long enough to
mount the filter above the wall drain. This shifts the weight to the floor, I
attached the 2X4 to the wall with a couple of screws.
This is really a great addition
Kaleb, Mine cost $166 delivered.
http://www.laundry-alternative.com/catalog/Septic_Systems-4-1.html
Harry
OK, tell me about this again. Where did you get it and how much did it
cost? I am in septic, and was never aware of this problem when we were
discussing it a while back.
Larry
Wouldn't an oil analysis give a clue about rod bending? If the cylinders
are being worn, I would think something would show up. My experience with
SOAP made me believe nothing could go undetected.
Harry
I think I'll have a look at the 90 I mentioned - 272K miles, no oil with 3K
to the next, not gradually.***
Sincerely,
Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits
Porsche Posters/Weber parts
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From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 9:38 PM
Subject
, not gradually.***
Sincerely,
Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits
Porsche Posters/Weber parts
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Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 9:38 PM
Subject: Re
Does anyone have some expertise on replacing the rubber insert?
I did one on my SDL this weekend and am worried that it may not be put together
properly.
The two metal stiffener strips have a notch at each end and I could not see
why, or whether they go towards the rubber or not.
Anyone?
- to counteract centrifugal force.
Wilton
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From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 10:56 AM
Subject: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts?
Does anyone have some expertise on replacing the rubber
the windshield and the
notches face the windshield.
Don't know how the newer ones work. My experience is 80's and early
nineties...
Hope this helps,
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
~
On Oct 20, 2008, at 7:56 AM, harry watkins wrote:
Does anyone have some expertise on replacing
, the visible, outer edges should show no notches.
Wilton
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From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 11:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts?
Thanks Wilton, I did it right by mistake
being
slung
outward by centrifgal force. One of the little C clamps built
into
the
holder assembly should fit into a groove/slot near one end of the
rubber
for
the same reason - to counteract centrifugal force.
Wilton
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From: harry watkins [EMAIL
Luther
Yes, please post the pictures, my SDL needs the fix.
Harry
YES, the SDL odometer had to be rebuilt also! Though it's all gears
and NO shaft. The cost $75 for new gears and less than 30 (battery
cable disconnect to reconnect, with pictures of each step) minutes of
time. I should
Rusty sells Mobil 1 air in measured packages, just select a four or five
case (to cover spare tire) and use the full amount in each tire.
KISS
Harry
I use Mobil 1 air in my tires, will that help? But I don't know how often
I should change it, or what weight to use.
--R
You can always find it on ebay, but I worry about quality.
Harry
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From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 9:16 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] erl agin
Mobil 1 Synthair, it's a lot better than
There is a tank at the end of that hose, a little larger than a football.
You have to remove the inner fender to see it, just a few screws.
Harry
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From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, October
Curt
What was the part number? I'm having trouble matching up what you have.
Thanks
Harry
I got mine from McMaster Carr, they have an EXCELLENT website. Its like
being able to go to the best hardware store ever and putter around until you
find what you need.
The stuff I got is all
Thanks Curt
Harry
5119K11
Curt
What was the part number? I'm having trouble matching up what you have.
Thanks
Harry
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May be a good time to flush with a cleaner of some kind.
Harry
My Indy spent some time with it running on the lift and says he's pretty
sure its the diff. It seems unlikely to me that it would immediately get
quieter when changing to Mobil 1 if it were wheel bearings. It is a bearing
kind
Gorilla tape is great, that's all I buy now. I had a metal sliver I
couldn't reach with tweezers and the old glue trick failed. G-tape got it
out and it felt like some of my skin came with it.
Harry
Has anybody tried Gorilla tape yet?
I used to be able to get real Nashua brand duct tape
Don, I can't help with the filter but I highly recommend a hot water
re-circulator as part of your re-do.
When a hot water faucet is turned on anywhere in our house, your hand will
get burned by the count of three.
In my case is was only the cost of the extra pipe and fittings. Because I
Bill and Mrs Bill are on my prayer list. Please keep us informed.
Harry
Bill asked me to apologize to you all for some of the things he wrote
today
-- not sure what that was, because I don't have the energy to read through
them. But apparently he was in the throes of congestive heart
Fuse?
Harry
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From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 10:05 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Finally...Glow Plug Drama in my Life
The last few days the glow plug light would stay on for about 5
U failed as usual.
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From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 11:43 PM
Subject: [MBZ] A test
Just having a little trouble with the old ISP...
-- Jim
They may not be lady bugs. A year or so back, there was an article in our
paper that said what was stopping by here was a look alike.
I also read somewhere that some people make big money by netting lady bugs
by the bushel and selling them to farmers.
Harry
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Wilton, explain the trouble you had in removing yours and what the problem
turned out to be. I could not find it in my folders.
Harry
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008
Loren, we did the same when stationed in the Michigan U.P. Every one had a
wooden tray with a strap to carry the battery inside and a rubber mat in the
doorway at work and home.
I had a six cylinder Rambler and when it got below a set temp, I would
remove three select plugs and start it up.
: Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold
Kincheloe AFB in the U. P. for me; and you, Harry?
Wilton
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From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 9:38 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil
Mine was a 1959 or 1960. It would go from 0 to 60 in two hours and 15
minutes with a top speed of 78 MPH. I tried it one time, got scared and
backed off.
Harry
A six cylinder rambler with the flat head 6? The last year they made the
flat head 6 was 1963.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
Ten years earlier, HH 43Bs.
Harry
'71 -'75 with B-52's at Kincheloe; you?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries
Larry, I'm not Donald and I don't play one on TV, but I can answer your
question. Tonight, after the winner is announced, all of that stuff will be
forgotten. Everyone will declare we need to come together and make America
better, BS.
Then, campaigning starts the next day for the next
I agree, I always thank them for doing the job and get a giggle when I say,
I know you get good pay, but its still a long day for you.
I also offer to bring them something and except for a request for pizza one
year, they always say its taken care of. That time, when the request was
made, a
With a few minutes to go, its at $6K.
I'll start shining mine up next week.
Harry
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Bill and Sue continue on my prayer list. Thanks for keeping us informed
Sue.
God Bless
Harry
.
FYI: Bill went back to the hospital this afternoon. Scheduled for a
cardiac cath tomorrow afternoon...sue
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Why are you pulling the rotors and bearings? Why not do the brake job and
drive it until the proper grease arrives? Mean while get more info on the
amount of grease and the proper tools to set the bearings.
Maybe I missed something.
BTW, if you do the work the way you describe how you are
Sorry Curt
A weak attempt to be cute, should have put on a smiley face. However, I
like your deep, think ahead attitude and I was sincere about having you work
on my cars anytime.
Now I understand about the rotors.
Harry
The car sat, the rotors are toast...
I don't understand the last
Anyone have experience with these small units? I see them for ~$150, 2000
watt, both 2 and 4 stroke.
I have a 4500 watt that handles the fridge, TV and lights. That's all I really
need down here in the south.
However, I would like to have a back up for the back up that would be small
This was on Drudge tonight and the whole article can be gotten there. $250 is
one months power bill for me, HEY, sign me up.
Nuclear power plants smaller than a garden shed and able to power 20,000 homes
will be on sale within five years, say scientists at Los Alamos, the US
government
Mike
Thanks for the input, sounds like what I'm looking for. Can you provide
some more info, where, what and how much. Starts easy, hard ?
Harry
I have one of the four stroke 2000w models and I love it. It runs the sump
pump and lights very well if the power goes out. It will start the
I got mine from Harbor Freight (about $20) and for the dozen or so times
I've used them, I have no complaints. My advice is to buy the big set
because you never know...
Harry
I am looking to buy a bolt cutter. The initial use will be cutting hog
panels. Does anyone have suggestions on
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From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Small home generators
Mike
Thanks for the input, sounds like what I'm looking for. Can you provide
some more info, where, what and how much. Starts easy, hard ?
Harry
I have one of the four stroke 2000w models and I
Congratulations Curt, enjoy.
Harry
Well I guess you knew it was alive but tonight I got all the brakes setup to
my satisfaction, bled them and got new fluid through all the lines, got the
parking brake set so it seems pretty good (the foot pedal still needs work)
so I took him for a ride
My experience is with 80s diesel Rabbits, I had three. I did struts many
times and only needed the cheap (maybe $25) spring compressor. You don't
use it until the strut is off the car. I clamped it in a vice, chained the
spring, compressed a few inches and changed the shocks.
Easy to get
The rear main seal leak on my wife's Lexus ES300 is down to one drop every two
days from six to eight drops per day three weeks ago, after another leak was
fixed.
Back in January I had the timing belt, gaskets and seals replaced at a Toyota
dealership, one year warranty, unlimited mileage.
Congratulations on passing the inspection.
Tires.
Harry
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From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 4:38 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Hammie passes inspection
As always its handy to know a guy who knows a
My magnetic floor sweep. I dropped a small nut that naturally went into the
cat litter under the car and within two inches of center (as always). Strong
light, on my belly, no luck. Then I remembered buying one of those floor
sweeps, rolled it under the car and heard the click, done.
Harry
Heh heh, not true, I knew you passed when you said you gave money to the
GUY. Can't pass without that. :)
Harry
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Wilton Strickland
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Sent: Saturday, November
Tom
I have an old Becker I got from Ebay many years ago that would not fit. If
I send you some numbers off it, could you tell if its what you need?
Harry
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Sent: Sunday,
Okay so, not Tom, but Andrew.
Harry
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From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Radios
Does anyone want to part with a THIN profile Becker radio that
Randy wrote
The key ended up smack dab in the middle under the car.
Everything always does, NASA uses this technique to calibrate their
equipment. :)
Harry
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Harry
Harry, If it was too large then it probably wouldn't fit my 1 5/8 high
dash
opening. If you would like to send me privately a photo or two showing
the
cross section I would know for sure.
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I have a geo unit. Due to a small lot on a golf course, I had to go
straight down. Three wells, 30 feet apart, 220 feet down each, 3/4 inch
looped tube in each well ties into a manifold and is pumped to the
compressor with a small pump, smaller than a soft ball. Temperature of the
alcohol
Mine is a 3-ton Water Furnance. http://www.waterfurnace.com/
Harry
Geothermal or ground- source air conditioner is the efficient unit
,who makes them?
mak
There's a company up here designing some that can work down to -40F.
I'm considering one of the type that circulates coolant
The sad part for us is that no one will blame him for anything, it will all
be Bush's fault for four years, even when he can't keep all those promises.
No pressure, no worry.
Harry
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freeze?
-Curt
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:25:07 -0600
From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
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I
www.waterfurnance.com is what I have, don't know about any others. Try a
google search.
Harry
Which brand is the effective ground source heat pump to buy.?
value for money.
mak
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Around here they always talk in cost per sq ft, makes it easy to compare.
Harry
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From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 6:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing
Yeah,
And pay only for what's BEEN done.
Wilton
Absolutely. The subs will ask for money on Friday night with a story about
the kids need shoes and food, haven't eaten for two weeks etc. Be hard with
the money. Always hold back what it will cost to finish their job plus 15%.
Be hard with the
Wilton
Use a pair of vice grips with a cargo strap or your belt or anything else.
Grip it around the item and use it like a strap wrench. You can try various
materials until you get the one that grips the item best. With the taper,
use a smaller pair and grip it only on the large end of the
My 300 SDL front shocks have a rubber bump stop. It does not come with the
new shock kit, about $8 each I think. They may last a long time before RR
is needed, but I couldn't tell condition until I was in there.
Harry
On my buddy's 79 SL if I recall there were some big rubber bump stop
These look like a super sized handle from a jump rope. Mine were Bilsteins
from Rusty's 40% October discount sale. Of course the SDL is a 126. To be
sure, check out his web site.
Harry
The Bilsteins come with em for the W123.
-Rolf
harry watkins wrote:
My 300 SDL front shocks have
A guy that can RR a 124 evap outside in the hot sun can... If it was me, I
would remove the sink and go from there.
Harry
Yes, I've been thinking, too, that I may have to remove it from the
underside. 'Been reluctant to try that so far 'cause it's so hard to get
to
it way up in a very
Allan
These folks have a rod for cast iron. I have successfully used their
aluminum rod but have not tried the HTS-528 rod for cast iron yet, although
I have some.
Their trick is that the rods melt and flow at a temperature below what the
metal will melt, yet bonding and strength occur.
Tell me Rich, do you see any down sides to it? :)
Harry
It does not exist.
You need to collect stuff that is highly distributed and low volume.
You will need to give them containers to store the stuff in. It will be
more effort for the source to separate and deal with it, so you might
Two congrats.
Harry
Fred and ALL:
Fred that was a great call. It appears that the sensor took care of
the problem. It stumbled a couple of times when i started it, but
then seemed fine after that. I figured the stumbling may have just
been some residue from before the sensor was
Try tomato juice or sauce. A friend got a skunk mad at him in his carport
utility room. The skunk won then left, he/she also marked the room. One or
the other above items was the only thing that got the smell down to livable
conditions.
Harry
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The medical system we have allows for constant improvements that lead to
longer life, I think statistics will attest to that. Putting it under
government control will stifle the progress we expect.
It seems that the USA is the place to go for the best medical care in the
world and people
Seems like I heard that 20F is when diesel begins to gell. May depend on
winter or summer fuel.
Harry
This morning was the coldest so far that I have started the SDL at about
20F. I have to glow for about 20-30 seconds to get a smooth idle (no
missing) right after start. Once the oil
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