Re: [MBZ] not so private RANT about Kaleb

2008-06-03 Thread Luther
I've got a baseball bat that will fix it Luther On Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:30:18 -0500, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He's in an alternate universe, temporal distortions and tachyon bursts disrupting things, not sure that is fixable. --R Luther wrote: When will you fix your

[MBZ] not so private RANT about Kaleb

2008-06-03 Thread Luther
When will you fix your computer time so we can stop reading the replies to your messages BEFORE you send them? I'm sure I speak for everyone on the list. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D

[MBZ] Fwd: Credit card oops....

2008-06-03 Thread Luther
Need a free credit report/monitor? --- Forwarded message --- From: Al Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Subject: Credit card oops Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:06:53 -0500 http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasicarticleId

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

2008-06-02 Thread Luther
Especially when it is only 190mi west on I-40 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=dhl=engeocode=saddr=van+buren,+ardaddr=oklahoma+city,+oksll=37.0625,-95.677068sspn=58.99189,95.625ie=UTF8z=7 or http://tinyurl.com/5cxtd9 -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford

Re: [MBZ] 12 pt. or doulbe hex, or what ever to remove 603 head bolts

2008-06-02 Thread Luther
I have my special tools in a Mercedes box. Head, timing chain, injection timing, etc.. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car

[MBZ] OkieQ?

2008-06-02 Thread Luther
What's the plan? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

2008-06-01 Thread Luther
from the head (10-15 seconds)... Luther, I can ship this tool AND head tool first thing in the morning... On Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:29:32 -0500, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm down to the last pin holding the far end of the chain rail. I use a bolt through a series of sockets, washers, etc

Re: [MBZ] 12 pt. or doulbe hex, or what ever to remove 603 head bolts

2008-05-31 Thread Luther
Need one? I have 2 On Sat, 31 May 2008 19:15:38 -0500, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the name of the 'bit or tool you use to turn the head bolts of a 603 engine, what size, and WHERE do you get it ? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics

2008-05-30 Thread Luther
or Greensburg, KS last summer... Luther On Thu, 29 May 2008 17:02:47 -0500, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With that much damage, you'd think it was Moore, OK sorry to see it happen elsewhere as well. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250

Re: [MBZ] hurricane vs. tornado

2008-05-30 Thread Luther
Basically, you would advocate only livingwait, is there any place that IS NOT prone to a natural disaster? Would you like to see humans living NO WHERE? That makes all the sense in the world. Luther On Fri, 30 May 2008 14:07:54 -0500, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of course

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

2008-05-29 Thread Luther
Mine was 185lbs shipped from Cali. That's carton, torque convertor, and transmission. Luther On Thu, 29 May 2008 12:26:09 -0500, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just out of curiosity, what does a transmission weigh? On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 1:01 PM, Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] Im off

2008-05-24 Thread Luther
bringing back the engine to swap me for my 85? Luther, mobile-Blackjack II - Message from [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Heading to the great white north -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price!

2008-05-23 Thread Luther
Nothing. I own my own business too. I'm expecting to be wayyy above 10%... Luther On Fri, 23 May 2008 03:05:11 -0500, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And what's wrong with a 10% profit margin? I own my won business would love to be at 10%. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 oil prices

2008-05-23 Thread Luther
My Dad just purchased 2 gallons of the BG HD Synthetic 15w-40 oil at $15.75. It's going in my engines from now on :) Luther On Fri, 23 May 2008 09:31:44 -0500, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone noticed an increase in the price of Mobil 1 oil? I have to drive

Re: [MBZ] short block vs. long block - 1983 300TD

2008-05-22 Thread Luther
That is a posibility, since Kaleb traded me his solid 617 block for my cracked 603 head. Luther On Thu, 22 May 2008 08:51:30 -0500, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IF the head on the trashed engine is good, then buy a short block. If the head has more than a couple of small cracks, i'd

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price!

2008-05-22 Thread Luther
BBZZTT, WRONG! They're closer to 10%. Remember the email I sent a while back? Exxon ran last year (at record profit) at better than 10%. Luther On Thu, 22 May 2008 21:12:53 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oil companies are making about 4% profit

[MBZ] droolllllll

2008-05-22 Thread Luther
I LOVE the color Just flashy enough to fit me :D http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemsspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123viewitem=item=270239538050#ebayphotohosting -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi

Re: [MBZ] Lawsuuit over a Mercedes

2008-05-16 Thread Luther
crisis) Luther, man enough to admith I made a mistake and move on On Thu, 15 May 2008 13:44:34 -0500, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb, I agree wholehearted about the 10-year-old car, buyer getting it checked, etc. My only point was to agree that seller knew about the prob

Re: [MBZ] Lawsuuit over a Mercedes

2008-05-16 Thread Luther
The American people are lazy and dumb. F! 'em. Luther On Fri, 16 May 2008 14:54:23 -0500, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther wrote: So what if the seller knows about the problem. It's not required that he disclose anything. WRONG! In Kansas, (and likely most other states

Re: [MBZ] used motor oil for fuel

2008-05-14 Thread Luther
Hense the reason for my question. Ethanol (for fuel) is denatured immediately by law... On Sun, 11 May 2008 20:08:08 -0500, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My understanding is that ethanol is what was previously referred to as moonshine. On Sun, May 11, 2008 at 5:45 AM, Luther

Re: [MBZ] diesel

2008-05-14 Thread Luther
Hahaha, regretting that trade like the SDL you sold to me? :) Luther On Mon, 12 May 2008 18:53:06 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: damn you OK Don wrote: IIRC, I got about 45 MPG on both the R69S and the R100, but that was awhile ago. I'm very happy with 30- 33 in the 602

Re: [MBZ] lawsuit over a Mercedes

2008-05-14 Thread Luther
So you are ok with a buyer being a dumbass and not checking EVERYTHING out on a used car regardless of the price paid? No more caveat emptor? If this is the case, Kaleb, I need you to pay for my transmission in the SDL. Luther On Wed, 14 May 2008 16:02:14 -0500, Donald Snook [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] lawsuit over a Mercedes

2008-05-14 Thread Luther
Pay $100 for a COMPLETE inspection by a qualified and TRUSTED mechanic. Case closed. Luther On Wed, 14 May 2008 16:30:43 -0500, Peter T. Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure how a non technical buyer would check an A/C in January. Not sure how I would either ;-) -- Regards

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D - $12,500

2008-05-11 Thread Luther
I hope he answers and posts my question -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting dave walton [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] SOS - Sluggo 1985 300CD

2008-05-11 Thread Luther
Rusty's tranny is a 2 year/unlimited mileage warranty. Have you tried filter and fluid change to Mobil 1 ATF? That cured my '82 CD of it's slipping tranny that was diagnosed as needing a rebuild by MB Luther, always a M1 believer -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi

Re: [MBZ] used motor oil for fuel

2008-05-11 Thread Luther
Is that denatured work?? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] OT Linux Query

2008-05-08 Thread Luther
Ditto. I'm not installing X. Luther On Wed, 07 May 2008 22:57:16 -0500, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Buzz ... I mean video as in XWindows runs. On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't need video just text Luther -- Luther KB5QHU

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Pump for Oil Sucker

2008-05-08 Thread Luther
I use one and have no issues. The only time I have issues is when I apply more than 5psi or so to the ex-helium tank to help push the contents back out. It can create quite the mess VERY quickly... Luther On Thu, 08 May 2008 05:56:59 -0500, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LarryT

Re: [MBZ] OT, replace computer

2008-05-07 Thread Luther
Boot in Linux, it won't abide by the Winderz permissions. Luther On Mon, 05 May 2008 21:02:22 -0500, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, you can copy stuff over with a few exceptions. Both Vista and XP work with NTFS and Fat filesystems. If you get permission errors, you can try

Re: [MBZ] OT Linux Query

2008-05-07 Thread Luther
Where'd you get Ubuntu 80.4? Luther On Tue, 06 May 2008 18:29:06 -0500, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know I was already mentioned but here's my list. Ubuntu 8.04 on Debbie's ThinkPad laptop. Ubuntu 80.4 (upgraded yesterday) on my Dell D400 laptop. (dual-boot XP Pro) PCLOS

Re: [MBZ] 603 stumbles

2008-05-07 Thread Luther
, then will have to find decent hills somewhere - perhaps in Luther's neck of the woods. Replace the bad glow plugs, check the glow relay, run some Diesel Purge, and Italian tune up? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD

Re: [MBZ] grass

2008-05-07 Thread Luther
When planted, would they set tomatoes quick enough for my 8week old chicks to eat before they are butchered in about 10 weeks??? Luther On Tue, 06 May 2008 08:28:13 -0500, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone want some heirloom tomato seedlings? I am offering a half dozen

Re: [MBZ] OT Linux Query

2008-05-07 Thread Luther
Any cool features? I'm currenly installing Slack 12.1 for the second time It didn't load the correct kernel into LILO that would work with the 200MMX processor Luther On Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00:12 -0500, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Time machine (guidance system powered

Re: [MBZ] OT Linux Query

2008-05-07 Thread Luther
Don't need video just text Luther On Wed, 07 May 2008 22:21:01 -0500, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've had bad luck with Slack 12. Video doesn't video. Tried on several machines. I seem to roll back to stuff that actually works, such as Slack 9. On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 10:10

Re: [MBZ] OT, replace computer

2008-05-06 Thread Luther
There's more than just KDE/Gnome http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_display_manager Also, there is Fluxbox or IceWM and probably more... -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi

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

2008-05-05 Thread Luther
I've used it, and still do. It's a good program. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] OT, IE problems continued

2008-05-05 Thread Luther
Dude, quit F!n with it, buy that new harddrive that you're drooling over, and load everything from scratch. MANY less headaches that way -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi

Re: [MBZ] OT, IE problems continued

2008-05-05 Thread Luther
Sounds like life in DIY MB repair. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car

2008-05-03 Thread Luther
ARGH. DO NOT tease me like that I need some coupe specific parts for my CD Luther On Sat, 03 May 2008 10:01:22 -0500, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Probably already gone. http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/car/665801070.html Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car

2008-05-03 Thread Luther
Duh, hense the tease me comment. I saw coupe, and was dialing the number BEFORE I saw the sEc part of the add ARGH On Sat, 03 May 2008 14:30:48 -0500, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ARGH. DO NOT tease me like that I need some coupe specific parts for my CD Luther

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker instructions

2008-05-03 Thread Luther - laptop
Old helium party tanks work well.. Luther On Sat, 03 May 2008 16:45:10 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I finally broke down and built Wilton's oil sucker - the new 300D 2.5 has the pan under the engine, and I didn't want to mess with it to change the oil. Went to Ace and bought 5

Re: [MBZ] OT - dial indicator magnetic base ????

2008-05-03 Thread Luther - laptop
Distance from the metal object ment to be stuck to? Luther On Sat, 03 May 2008 16:55:51 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I acquired a Starrett magnetic base for a dial indicator (and what else?). You push a chrome button on one side (runs through the steel block that is the holder

Re: [MBZ] ebay WTF??

2008-05-03 Thread Luther
I'll give you $51 for it. Luther On Sat, 03 May 2008 18:48:47 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im about ready to just buy a new hard drive and do a fresh install, then transfer important files over from the old drive then whip it out. Have run numerous spy bot etc removal

Re: [MBZ] ebay WTF??

2008-05-01 Thread Luther
/HeaderRegister_387x40.gif; alt=From collectibles to cars, buy and sell all kinds of items on eBay title=From collectibles to cars, buy and sell all kinds of items on eBay border=0 width=387 height=40/a!--Header code ends-- script language=JavaScript!-- -- Luther

Re: [MBZ] trans RR shade-tree style

2008-04-30 Thread Luther
I'm thinking I need about 2' of clearance under the engine to squeeze the tranny in and out. Maybe those leftover 2x12s that I have will work when stacked and screwed together. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82

Re: [MBZ] trans RR shade-tree style

2008-04-30 Thread Luther
-- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] trans RR shade-tree style

2008-04-30 Thread Luther
If you have seen me (6'2, 180, and I've benched 200+ lbs 4 times in my life) you would know this is NOT an option. I already have a tranny jack. Luther On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:03:53 -0500, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No need if you have a bit of heft in you. Just drop it on your chest

Re: [MBZ] trans RR shade-tree style

2008-04-30 Thread Luther
I'm not a big truck mechanic. I do the Roadside Assistance, sorta like On-Star, but we say NO like a bad credit card reward program... Luther On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:37:19 -0500, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 12:34 PM, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My

Re: [MBZ] bad vibration

2008-04-29 Thread Luther
I'll trade you mine for it straight up Luther On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:20:00 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well this is OK Dons old SDL, he said somebody had it apart and didnt put it back right, cant remember all of what he told me. So by this year are the halves supposed

[MBZ] trans RR shade-tree style

2008-04-29 Thread Luther
I'm looking for tips and knowledge for getting my SDL high enough to RR the trans using floor/bottle jacks, jack stands, and ramps. Ideas? Any experience? TIA all. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176

Re: [MBZ] Make your own G-force meter

2008-04-29 Thread Luther
Is that from bug or bird impacts? :D -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Craig McCluskey [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] funny

2008-04-29 Thread Luther
Funny how?? Flinstone mobile? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] OK Don has a new car

2008-04-28 Thread Luther
What is wrong with the bad engine? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting andrew strasfogel [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Wagon For Sale

2008-04-27 Thread Luther
Jealous? Luther On Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:28:15 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you bastard Luther wrote: , that sure is a NICE TD :D Luther, son of said TD's owner On Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:23:02 -0500, Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ed said SLS

Re: [MBZ] OK Don has a new car

2008-04-27 Thread Luther
You'll never get that engine swapped Luther On Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:12:01 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, its true, OK Don now has TWO 2.5 turbos, damn him. I gave in finally after almost a years worth of him hounding me and let him have my 92. Now I only have

Re: [MBZ] OK Don has a new car

2008-04-27 Thread Luther
in 3-5 years On Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:42:35 -0500, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can have the '91, after he's installed the new engine --- And I was patiently waiting for the eBay auction so _I_ could purchase it. H -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272

Re: [MBZ] off topic -- those stupid dogs just ruin my mood today

2008-04-27 Thread Luther
guy's going through your watch collection. Mitch. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

Re: [MBZ] OT - NFL, etc.....

2008-04-27 Thread Luther
College sports rule in this matter... Luther On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:34:24 -0500, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This whole issue of drafting stinks..That applies to NFL,, NBA, etc MLB to a lesser extent...How can a player right out of college have any right to get

Re: [MBZ] OK Don has a new car

2008-04-27 Thread Luther
I'll believe that after it happens and I see visible proof On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:45:51 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im going to do it in the next couple of weeks. Luther wrote: You'll never get that engine swapped Luther On Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:12:01 -0500

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Wagon For Sale

2008-04-25 Thread Luther
, that sure is a NICE TD :D Luther, son of said TD's owner On Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:23:02 -0500, Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ed said SLS was never intended to turn wagons into pickups. You haul a lot of wood and concrete in your wagon? Hey Edthe station wagon

Re: [MBZ] Radiator swap trans lines

2008-04-23 Thread Luther
Who makes 27mm flare nut wrenches?? Luther On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:54:03 -0500, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Invest in a set of good quality flare nut wrenches. Best money you'll ever spend when it comes to removing and installing lines of any sort. Dan --- LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] O/T Attn: Wordsmiths.

2008-04-23 Thread Luther
Reluctantly I nominate Luther On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:29:10 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Each year at this time it is my duty to nominate my wife for an office {Grand Treasurer} during the State convention of our fraternity. It is very much a Shoe In, she is never opposed. During

Re: [MBZ] and the EIP award goes to...

2008-04-23 Thread Luther
Thanks for my tranny tracking number :D Luther On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:31:02 -0500, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, I remember those days. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head

Re: [MBZ] who wants to see okie acres?

2008-04-21 Thread Luther
I'm sure Regina and your 20 neighboors are dreaming that your yard still looked that nice.. z Quoting Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]:

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] I fill up the 140 with diesel today

2008-04-20 Thread Luther
But wouldn't that go against free market? z Quoting Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]: That was 3.93 I think. Its 3.88 and up around here. Mostly up. I have a theory though about these stupid high diesel prices. Seems to me like they are artificially holding the price of gas down, and

Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes

2008-04-20 Thread Luther
% from http://www.exxonmobil.com/corporate/files/corporate/AR_2004.pdf As you can see2006 and 2007 were better than $0.90 on the dollar operating ratio -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82

Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes

2008-04-20 Thread Luther
F that! They need to be involved in less than 5% of my life. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] I fill up the 140 with diesel today

2008-04-20 Thread Luther
So you don't believe in the free market system either Interesting. z Quoting Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]: yep Luther wrote: But wouldn't that go against free market? z Quoting Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]: That was 3.93 I think. Its 3.88 and up around here

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] I fill up the 140 with diesel today

2008-04-20 Thread Luther
It's ok, Kaleb's living in his own fantasy world. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Peter Frederick

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] I fill up the 140 with diesel today

2008-04-20 Thread Luther
to the oil industry is like comparing apples to steel mining. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Tom

Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes

2008-04-18 Thread Luther
I believe in the free market, but does it really work? Take a look at the fuel industry. Record prices AND record profits... That's not free market... Luther On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:55:58 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So you do not believe in a free market? Luther

Re: [MBZ] Install diff in '83 300D

2008-04-17 Thread Luther
How did it go? Luther On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:05:45 -0500, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To: Don, Jim, Tom, Rolf, Luther, and Kaleb. Many thanks! Gerry '83 300D and 240D -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD

Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes

2008-04-17 Thread Luther
You can live that fairy tale, but this is the real world. Luther On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:27:41 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BZZZT, WRONG. Competition will result in lower prices. If company A no longer h as to pay the embedded tax, they can lower their price by x amount

Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes

2008-04-16 Thread Luther
How would it affect anything? All the taxes we pay go into the big cesspool of WaDC and aren't spent according to their earmark. Fuel taxes, social security, education dollars, etc... I don't see a difference, our roads are still horrible Asphalt was never ment for traffic. Luther

Re: [MBZ] ot, cant access network drive

2008-04-16 Thread Luther
He like eXPerimenting Luther On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:44:16 -0500, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why are you trying to do complex stuff with XP? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gartner predicts the collapse of Windows

2008-04-16 Thread Luther
A Win98 sized kernel would SCREAM at MACH 4 on todays hardware. Nice, especially if it has tons of 3D If it's stable (Win2k/XP esk) I might spring for a new OS Luther On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:48:04 -0500, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yawn, they haven't heard of Windows 7

Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes

2008-04-16 Thread Luther
if given my SS$$ back. This doesn't include aditional monthly/quarterly investments for retirement/savings. Luther On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:52:14 -0500, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not exactly, Donald. Obama's plan would roll back the tax cuts on the wealthy (Dubya's friends) who pay

Re: [MBZ] Install diff in '83 300D

2008-04-16 Thread Luther
differential mount. Hope this helps. Luther, multiple axles RR here. On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:27:55 -0500, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm getting ready to install a diff I found locally in my '83 300D. The CD says the muffler and pipe must be removed, the carrier bearing support must

Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes

2008-04-16 Thread Luther
Abolish income tax and charge a 20% across the board tax on everything that is non-food and non-clothing. Luther On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:18:06 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you should REALLY study the fair tax, a flat tax just does not make sense when the fair tax

Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes

2008-04-16 Thread Luther
no more IRS should save nearly a billion in salaries each year. :D Luther On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:01:59 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, its 23%, no other federal income tax etc, no more irs. http://www.fairtax.org/site/PageServer Luther wrote: Abolish income

Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes

2008-04-16 Thread Luther
locate here instead of overseas, would be a win win for everyone. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Actually, its 23%, no other federal income tax etc, no more irs. http://www.fairtax.org/site/PageServer Luther wrote: Abolish income tax and charge a 20% across the board tax on everything

Re: [MBZ] Barack Hussein Exposes Self

2008-04-14 Thread Luther
Sounds like 1778 all over again. F! Luther On Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:37:44 -0500, Bob DuPuy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey thanks Rich, You've eloquently stated the democratic position on government. The enlightened, privileged, liberals are the rightful rulers of this country. The rest

Re: [MBZ] Too-cheap-to-be-true 300E update

2008-04-11 Thread Luther
what about cars in Sallisaw?? Luther On Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:46:30 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, the dealer just called and said my truck is ready. All 8 brand new $400 injectors. Got to do some hauling tomorrow. Will be excited to see if the mileage etc improves

Re: [MBZ] purchasing synthetic diesel oil

2008-04-10 Thread Luther
They aren't blending it. This is a pure synthetic, they have other syn-blend oils. Why will I buy this? $5-6/gallon less for a quality product is my only reason. Luther On Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:16:44 -0500, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, if these guys are buying Mobil 1 base

Re: [MBZ] purchasing synthetic diesel oil

2008-04-10 Thread Luther
gallons of 15w50 for $19.99/5qt the last time I was there. Mitch. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

[MBZ] purchasing synthetic diesel oil

2008-04-09 Thread Luther
I'm going to change oil brands to BG. They now have a 15W40 diesel synthetic and their base stock is purchased from Mobil and is grade V. At less than $20/gallon, I'm sold. Luther On Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:57:48 -0500, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LWB250 wrote: Correct. We loath

Re: [MBZ] purchasing synthetic diesel oil

2008-04-09 Thread Luther
BG Shear Power® HD bottom of this page http://www.bgprod.com/products/fleet2.html Luther On Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:13:37 -0500, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther wrote: I'm going to change oil brands to BG. This BG? http://www.bgprod.com/products/engineoil.html I can't seem

Re: [MBZ] purchasing synthetic diesel oil

2008-04-09 Thread Luther
I have contact with the factory rep/distribution rep for this area. Had him do some checking on it. I'll buy it direct from him. Luther On Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:42:41 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How do you know they buy from M1? Where can you get it? Luther wrote: BG

Re: [MBZ] purchasing synthetic diesel oil

2008-04-09 Thread Luther
tissue. Dan -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't move

2008-04-08 Thread Luther
be home made versions. A press is nice to have in any event so buying it is not a bad idea. Worst case scenario is that you end up having to have it fixed or replaced anyway. In the meantime, you get an education of sorts. If I have been reading this right, Luther is not desperate

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't move

2008-04-08 Thread Luther
that a typical clutch and seal kit won't have whatever busted in the governor of Luther's tranny. Some professional tranny rebuilders got an education going through a 190dt last year, and the car was sold on eBay last week, only able to move in reverse. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't move

2008-04-08 Thread Luther
But the issue with Rusty's rebuild is the serious warranty record. 2 year unlimited mileage warranty, and Rusty has not had one returned yet. That's serious Luther On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:06:31 -0500, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Best of both worlds. Buy the used one and put

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't move

2008-04-08 Thread Luther
That's what the block is for. On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:48:32 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Geez, its going thru oil that fast? Its got problems. Luther wrote: I am desperate for this car The coupe and it's 1qt oil every 150-200 miles is killing me. On Mon

Re: [MBZ] OT - LCD TVs

2008-04-08 Thread Luther
The actual contrast is about 1/3 of the digitally enhanced amount. I learned this when reading reviews and researching my Samsung LCD monitor that is a 3000:1. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi

Re: [MBZ] OT - LCD TVs

2008-04-08 Thread Luther
Call Dish tech support and tell them what is up. It's they're responsibility to fix it. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts

Re: [MBZ] Now - Back to Guns OT OT

2008-04-08 Thread Luther
Screw that, make it a citizenship test! -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Mitch Haley [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] loose 300SDL pistons

2008-04-07 Thread Luther
I've got $500 here waiting for you to deliver it to my door Luther On Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:55:40 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So I have this 300SDL I picked up a while back. The guy who had it bought it from a list member from another list. Drove it back somewhere

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Obama on the list

2008-04-07 Thread Luther
Obama, being a Constitutional Law professor, is a bigger heretic than most Luther On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:25:34 -0500, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He seems to be saying things he thinks his potential voters want to hear. But he doesn't seem to be thinking out the longer term results

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't move

2008-04-07 Thread Luther
My thoughts exactly. I'm going to rebuild a OM617, but I'm not ready for a tranny yet. Kaleb's offer on the used transmission is VERY tempting I intend to keep the car for a very long timeso, I'm not sure yet. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't move

2008-04-05 Thread Luther
Will you give me a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty? :D Luther On Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:01:22 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: buy a used one Luther wrote: So, I just got off the phone with our MBCA Tech advisor and the diagnosis is tranny rebuild time. It's a bad govenor

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