Re: [MBZ] valve cover bolts tightening torque

2008-02-07 Thread Luther
BT, WRONG. It's 11 ft/lb. Luther On Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:01:13 -0600, MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's about 20ft/lb or close enough. Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:02:41 -0600 From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] valve cover bolts tightening torque To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 2.4.8

2008-02-04 Thread Luther
And to take this to a whole new level, the only perfect power of 2 day is 2/4/2048, 2^1 2^2, 2^11 -- 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

Re: [MBZ] [OT][FOOTY] brady bunch getting beaten all over the field

2008-02-04 Thread Luther
No offense, Gary, but you are really stupid at times. Good job to NY for playing a better game than NE. -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Special mercedes benz 240D - $150

2008-02-04 Thread Luther
Kaleb, do you have a 2 car trailer??? I know of a light front end damaged 300d for CHEAP in StL. -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Special mercedes benz 240D - $150

2008-02-04 Thread Luther
It needs a list of parts from the engine fan through the radiator/condenser/grille, fender, complete light assemblies. I have all the parts to make it whole I'd have to check on the price. Luther On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:59:32 -0600, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems than at Mon

Re: [MBZ] 2.4.8

2008-02-04 Thread Luther
they're not powers of x. It'd have to be 04/16/64. 08 wouldn't work. Luther On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:12:59 -0600, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:34:19 -0600 Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Todays date is the only powers of 2 day. 2^1 2^2 2^3 or 02/04/08

Re: [MBZ] [OT][FOOTY] brady bunch getting beaten all over the field

2008-02-04 Thread Luther
No, I'm a Chiefs fan IF I ever follow pro football. I followed them every game this season since Brady was my kick ass fantasy QB. Then, I kept up with them rooting for history in the making. Instead, I saw one of the greatest upsets of history. Luther On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:50:01 -0600

[MBZ] 2.4.8

2008-02-03 Thread Luther
Todays date is the only powers of 2 day. 2^1 2^2 2^3 or 02/04/08. Next time this can happen is 03/09/27 -- 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

Re: [MBZ] why america is finished (pizza, not mercedes)

2008-02-01 Thread Luther
Nice ideas. I need to find some ceramic tile now and break out the KitchenAid... Luther On Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:42:49 -0600, Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bake most of my bread. Two tricks I've learned. I've got three racks in the oven. I had some leftover 6X6 ceramic tile. I

Re: [MBZ] OT why america is finished (pizza, not mercedes)

2008-01-31 Thread Luther
with finely chopped vegetables, and bacon/ham/turkey. Luther On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:29:27 -0600, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well Gary, It's hard to top your post. I am a sometimes clam digger adn the clam pizza looks disgusting. How about breakfast pizzas. Dwight Bissell

Re: [MBZ] Need to call this Forum Everything BUT Mercedes Forum

2008-01-30 Thread Luther
Opera is one. Luther On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:50:44 -0600, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you're going to read newsgroups or subscribe to mail lists, you really need to do yourself a favor and get a good mail client. Microsoft Outlook is not one. Apple OS X Mail is not one

Re: [MBZ] the mailman shows up this morning

2008-01-30 Thread Luther
10 platter? Luther On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:26:54 -0600, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My first hard drive is older than you are. It was from a PDP/8 connected to an S-100 Intel 8080 system running an early OS from Digital Research. We used it to collect data from a NMR scanner

Re: [MBZ] message from the ADMIN about off topic posts

2008-01-30 Thread Luther
#0 is even safer and CHEAPER! :D Luther On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:06:53 -0600, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm on #1 - it's safer that way.. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 1/29/08 8:57 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT, 2 hard drives, only one shows up

2008-01-30 Thread Luther
Checking your jumpers is like checking fuses. Start with the basics, then move onto more complex issues if the basics are right. The BIOS will recognize things that will baffle Windoze into submission. Luther On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:56:43 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT - tools to work on a Mercedes or four

2008-01-30 Thread Luther
Butterfly impact? Is there a torque or longevity benefit or is it just a comfort thing for you? Luther On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:29:35 -0600, Richard Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You set it outside run it up and let it set all day. 150 psi is not going to blow anything up, but I would

Re: [MBZ] Again, I ask, why are the majority of my posts bouncing back?

2008-01-30 Thread Luther
Forward the error email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and see if he can do something. Luther On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:59:36 -0600, RICHARD FIne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have never, and have no problem in all the other forums, sites ect. this is the only place my posts bounce back... what do I need

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-30 Thread Luther
and that was a WONDERFUL anti-tailgating feature. More than once a person had backed off my bumper while running their wipers to remove this mist Luther, wishing for rotten egg or skunk sent to be released from my rear bumper On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:59:15 -0600, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] the mailman shows up this morning

2008-01-29 Thread Luther
My 3rd computer was my first with a hard drive I'm only 29 Luther On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:27:08 -0600, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amazing - a 8 GB storage device with no moving parts. Those of us who have been into computers for a while still remember systems with 5 10 MB

Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

2008-01-28 Thread Luther
add a widescreen LCD to that Luther, all about warranty -- 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

Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

2008-01-28 Thread Luther
But it's not really buying mid price range. I buy technology that's just behind the curve and that allows me to build a complete box for less than $400 WITH a minimum 3 year warranty (except for the video card). Luther On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:10:53 -0600, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

2008-01-28 Thread Luther
No. I frequently switch mine back and forth in the BIOS. Luther On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:39:37 -0600, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it a problem using a SATA HD as a slave to a ATA HDs -- trying to understand the difference between the 2 although I have gone to a computer glossary

Re: [MBZ] just returned from my annual visit to the tax office

2008-01-25 Thread Luther
Arkansas has a sales tax and yearly property tax on automobiles. -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Optima batteries

2008-01-24 Thread Luther
I purchased my last batteries from Advance Auto and its made by Johnson Controls with a new lable stamped on it. Comes with a warranty of 3 full years and 5 pro-rated years, you can't beat it for less than $70. Luther On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:50:24 -0600, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] language drift

2008-01-24 Thread Luther
or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 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

Re: [MBZ] language drift

2008-01-24 Thread Luther
Wow, I need to get back in college and refresh my gamer language Luther On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:40:02 -0600, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: U B Pnwd, bro On Jan 24, 2008 8:40 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PWND? On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:04:29 -0600, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Optima batteries

2008-01-24 Thread Luther
I'll be VERY tempted to do that next time at Advance Auto. Luther On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:10:16 -0600, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: R A Bennell wrote: Who makes batteries with the MB logo? My old 300D has a big battery with an MB logo on it. Don't know how long it has been

Re: [MBZ] Mechanics lean - need advise

2008-01-22 Thread Luther - laptop
I'd call the guy back, get him fired up and threatening you again, and record the conversation. Take that to the police and press charges. Luther On Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:54:36 -0600, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If this was california, about all you'd be able to do is file assault

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
I was thinking closer to $650-700. Sounds like the interior needs major work, and you might need a $2000 tranny rebuild. I'd hate to pay $1500 for a car, then sink $2000 into a tranny and still have a $1500 car. Luther On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:45:20 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
idiots are really driving up the price of these things though. Too bad I dont have any to sell. Luther wrote: I was thinking closer to $650-700. Sounds like the interior needs major work, and you might need a $2000 tranny rebuild. I'd hate to pay $1500 for a car, then sink $2000

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
are really driving up the price of these things though. Too bad I dont have any to sell. Luther wrote: I was thinking closer to $650-700. Sounds like the interior needs major work, and you might need a $2000 tranny rebuild. I'd hate to pay $1500 for a car, then sink $2000 into a tranny

Re: [MBZ] Sluggishness and or Hesitation 190D

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
Run diesel purge, change the fuel filters, change the thermostat, then report back if the symptoms still exist. Luther On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:44:10 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: plugged up fuel filter? Zoltan Finks wrote: Two pieces of evidence: 1. The wife told me

Re: [MBZ] fast driving was Re: (Not so) Smart

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
, slow it down and have a safe morning. I about had a heart attack I was so shocked. Luther On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:41:03 -0600, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mitch wrote: In 300 miles, I probably got passed 10-20 times, but there were two vehicles that blew past me. #1

Re: [MBZ] Dear Miriam

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
LOL. Which problem is more urgent??? Luther On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:54:36 -0600, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l3/300SE/DearMiriam-1.jpg -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
Haha, nice slip. The spy lobby. That's accurate! :) Luther On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:29:50 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, the government (in this case) is reacting to the soy and corn lobbies. They are using the corn for ethanol, and the soy for BioD. They are also starting

Re: [MBZ] Sluggishness and or Hesitation 190D

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
Why not do the simple things first that are known problems? If they don't fix it, move on to the more complex issues like the fuel tank strainer or boost sensor lines. Luther On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:20:37 -0600, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would start with the fuel tank, the 201

Re: [MBZ] fast driving was Re: (Not so) Smart

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
Lol, never been arrested, but do have a ticket or two On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:31:26 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther might have had a clean record at that time also - that might help. On Jan 21, 2008 7:50 PM, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Guess it helps to drive an S

Re: [MBZ] OT: NOW I have a Linux ISO

2008-01-14 Thread Luther
or CDBurnerXP. Freeware. http://cdburnerxp.se/ Now you need to join the Linux list. http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/linux_okiebenz.com Luther On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:30:19 -0600, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Might I suggest burnatonce as a good windows program to burn an ISO

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis

2008-01-14 Thread Luther
Haha, we speak common language there. Luther On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:20:58 -0600, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I went to that list it would be like being punted back in time sitting next to Jesus as he spoke Aramaic to his peeps. I would understand nearly nada. Bob R

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis

2008-01-14 Thread Luther
Pay attention old fart. He sent it a few emails back. Mepis 7.1 Luther On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:50:43 -0600, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It might be of utility if you told us WHICH Linux program you downloaded. Saying I downloaded Linux, now what is like saying I bought a car

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-13 Thread Luther
Buy a good USR external OR internal PCI. They are supported. Luther On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:30:51 -0600, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 12, 2008 10:56 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: most people who are on the internet are not sophisticated users. basically, they are using

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-13 Thread Luther
back out and carefully look at it. Luther On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:58:39 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The fuse is currently not blown but does have some evidence of being hot on one end. See the pictures (+1MB each) of each end of the fuse. Those are shot. You seriously need

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-13 Thread Luther
Plentiful and cheap on eBay. On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:48:45 -0600, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther wrote: Buy a good USR external OR internal PCI. They are supported. I can't get a x2 connection to save my life, so the best modem for me has been a USR Courier external 28.8k

Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon

2008-01-13 Thread Luther
Buy it. On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:12:54 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-MERCEDES-DIESEL-WAGON-300-300TD-RUNS-GOOD_W0QQitemZ230212761112QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Luther KB5QHU

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-12 Thread Luther
You are correct. It has blown 3 fuses, and I thought the most recent outage was also a fuse. Then it came back on without me changing the fuse. That is where my confusion lies. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-12 Thread Luther
The fuse is currently not blown but does have some evidence of being hot on one end. See the pictures (+1MB each) of each end of the fuse. Luther On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:35:34 -0600, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are correct. It has blown 3 fuses, and I thought the most recent outage

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-12 Thread Luther
I forgot the link. http://www.gulseth.net/fuse_ends/ Luther On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:06:02 -0600, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The fuse is currently not blown but does have some evidence of being hot on one end. See the pictures (+1MB each) of each end of the fuse. Luther On Sat

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-11 Thread Luther
So, the dash lights, RF corner markerlight, and right tail light all decided to work about 2 minutes into my drive to work tonight. G. How does a flaky rheostat cause the right marker/tail lights to not work? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-11 Thread Luther
I've wiggled the headlight switch while driving for miles. No change. -- 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] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-11 Thread Luther
I'll do that next time the car is stationaryI'm not into leaning low enough to grasp the headlight switch wiring harness while I'm driving. :) -- 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

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-08 Thread Luther - laptop
. Luther On Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:44:58 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Had that apart several weeks back and cleaned it with dexoit. It was still in one piece and now dims across the full spectrum. Other ideas? Those can be a real stinker to trace. It's certainly worth pulling

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-08 Thread Luther - laptop
So, tonight I fire up my car, and no dash lights etc. BLEH!!! Part the way through my drive they started working. Change from last night? It was more than 70 degrees last night, now it's barely 40 Could this be temp related?? ARGH!! Luther, with quotes from Charlie Brown

Re: [MBZ] Supposed Tips on Fueling Up

2008-01-07 Thread Luther - laptop
The hose/nozzle is a vacuum operated shutoff inside the handle and will not allow milking the hose. What's in the nozzle will drain, but the hose will remain full at all times. Luther, has own mini biodiesel fuel station On Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:30:10 -0600, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

[MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-07 Thread Luther - laptop
as the crappy aluminum fuses I am using until the problem is resolved. Any ideas?? TIA all. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

Re: [MBZ] OT/ BCS

2008-01-07 Thread Luther - laptop
PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!! PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!! PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!! Luther On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:52:46 -0600, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-07 Thread Luther - laptop
Had that apart several weeks back and cleaned it with dexoit. It was still in one piece and now dims across the full spectrum. Other ideas? Luther On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:51:43 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The fuse for the right front markerlight, right tail light, dash

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-05 Thread Luther
have their own head coaching jobs anywhere in the future. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Donald Snook

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-05 Thread Luther
After their embarrassing game Wednesday night? HAHAHAHAHAHA. BZZT, WRONG! -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-01 Thread Luther - laptop
. If Missouri would play USC, Georgia, LSU, or Ohio St., they would loose by 21 or more. I think OU would play a descent game against one of those top 4 schools. Outside of those top 5 schools, no one else holds a chance. Luther On Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:10:17 -0600, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] radio wiring nightmare

2007-12-31 Thread Luther - laptop
and in the dash under the speakers. This project ran simultaneously with odometer and temp sensor foam tube repair. Luther On Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:37:48 -0600, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gee, that's rotten milage -- I get 31-32 in my 300D with a 603! I'd expect more like 34 with the 2.5L

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-30 Thread Luther - laptop
Nah, you sold it to me too cheap. Thanks :) Luther On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:19:26 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will give you a refund. Luther - laptop wrote: You should really fix this damn pre-chamber problem on my SDL that YOU sold me. Butthead. Luther On Fri

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Bike

2007-12-30 Thread Luther - laptop
DRO. I'm now shopping salvaged bike frames Luther On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:37:25 -0600, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just came across this - cool! http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/05/22/hydrostatic-drive-diesel-motorcycle/ Dan -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87

Re: [MBZ] tonight's nfl game

2007-12-29 Thread Luther - laptop
Thank you Eli for bringing your A game tonight. You single handedly helped me on my way to winning my fantasy league by forcing the Pats to play to the finish. Atta boy. Luther On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:49:46 -0600, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: jints are bringing their absolute

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

2007-12-28 Thread Luther - laptop
You should really fix this damn pre-chamber problem on my SDL that YOU sold me. Butthead. Luther On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:40:44 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is why I do not like to sell cars to people I know, unless they know how to work on their own

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread Luther - laptop
Is that ATA or SATA? Luther On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:25:39 -0600, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I built my own PC (2003, pre-Mac) I used newegg - best service, one source for all my parts, good reputation, and I got free shipping at the time. Plus they source their memory from

[MBZ] oooooohhh Kaleb, 560SEL

2007-12-28 Thread Luther - laptop
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemsspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123viewitem=item=120202755831 -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

2007-12-27 Thread Luther
How would this cause funky climate control action? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Peter Frederick

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

2007-12-27 Thread Luther
How would this cause funky climate control action? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Peter Frederick

Re: [MBZ] why would somebody pay this much for a car with a blown motor?

2007-12-27 Thread Luther
Ignoramus? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Kaleb C. Striplin \(CAT\) [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http

[MBZ] Home remedies

2007-12-25 Thread Luther
the duct tape. 8. When confused remember, everyone seems normal until you get to know them. Daily Thought: SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi

Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

2007-12-23 Thread Luther
VERY heavy. I'd make welding cables out of ought or double-ought, not four-ought. This wire isn't light Luther On Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:46:07 -0600, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems than at Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:17:07 -0500, Mitch wrote: How heavy is four-ought? If it's manageable

Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

2007-12-23 Thread Luther
Drool. Where would four-ought battery terminals be found? Luther On Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:58:30 -0600, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When we would make up cables for our rental generators we used the scraps to make battery cables for our cars. We had the nice solder type battery terminals

Re: [MBZ] rant - was: 123 frontend rebuild

2007-12-21 Thread Luther
Wow, you ok up there? Luther On Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:40:08 -0600, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** Caution - rant ahead ** What's with abbreviations only for the important words? If you are going to take the time to do all the other stuff you might as well do the LCA bushings too

[MBZ] FW: THE MOOSE..............

2007-12-21 Thread Luther
http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/poormoose.asp -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine HAVE YOU SEEN MY

[MBZ] '90 420 SEL

2007-12-21 Thread Luther
. If that isn't it, what is next? TIA all. -- 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

Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

2007-12-20 Thread Luther
I've got about 50-60 feet of that I pulled from a construction dumpster. I'm thinking that I should strip the insulation and take it to the local recycler for some 's. Luther, copper thief? On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:31:56 -0600, Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Had breakfast with my

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-19 Thread Luther
We dropped the project. The water caused cavitation in the engine and ruined the engine before 200kmi. BAD news... Luther On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:19:23 -0600, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My company has several trucks with H2O injection. Let me ask our fuel economy manager for his

Re: [MBZ] Climate Amplifier

2007-12-19 Thread Luther
in the box behind the glove box. Its the integrated circuit on that board. An OP Amp. TAA2765A obsolete part. The pin out on this is not standard. Douglas -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82

[MBZ] 123 frontend rebuild

2007-12-19 Thread Luther
I have 2 cars that need frontend rebuilds. My CD and Dad's TD. Which way is better for the brake track rod mount and upper/lower control arms: by the book and remove the shock/spring with compressor, or another way? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford

Re: [MBZ] 123 frontend rebuild

2007-12-19 Thread Luther - laptop
I have, but I spoke with Rusty on the phone today and his thoughts were that the U/L control arms and brake track rod can be done withOUT using a (and only THE) spring compressor. I'm wondering who has done the front end like this, and how they did it? Thanks, Luther On Wed, 19 Dec 2007

Re: [MBZ] 123 frontend rebuild

2007-12-19 Thread Luther - laptop
This helps, but still uses the spring compressor. I don't want to remove the springs and will leave everything on the car that isn't being replaced. Luther On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:41:40 -0600, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_a_79_300td.htm

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-18 Thread Luther
My company has several trucks with H2O injection. Let me ask our fuel economy manager for his take on it. Luther On Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:37:20 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes - water that's in liquid form, whether fog or mist, or what ever should give more cylinder pressure when

[MBZ] oxymoron of the day

2007-12-18 Thread Luther
http://mbca.cartama.net/archive/index.php/f-32.html #15 Fast 240 D What are they smoking -- 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

Re: [MBZ] No power

2007-12-17 Thread Luther
You're 38 minutes slow. Luther On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:55:33 -0600, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will send it to you. On Dec 16, 2007 7:10 PM, Luther - laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ditto for me? Luther -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case

[MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Luther
Don, here's a cheap gas winter beater http://www.gulseth.net/Doncar/index.html -- 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] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Luther
see less fuel economy. Luther On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:37:10 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought that bioDiesel has a little less energy per gallon than dino. Is the performance improvement due to cleaning? On Dec 15, 2007 8:01 PM, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] GRRRRR!

2007-12-16 Thread Luther
Will this also check how much current draw the starter is taking?? Luther On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:21:00 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now it gets dim and the battery cables get warm (after several tries at this I should say) but nothing but the solenoid click. It usually takes

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Luther
it's rock solid and accurate. Luther On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:56:06 -0600, Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, One repair was made last wee, because of a clogged vent the tank had imploded even to the point of crushing the fuel sending unit. A new tank wasn't feasible but for 1/3

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Luther - laptop
He is also partially correct in the assumption that commercial BioD is safe. WRONG. There are many commercial outlets that do NOT make ASTM spec BioD. Luther On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:15:14 -0600, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Peter, Unfortunately you are partially correct

Re: [MBZ] Succaneers Suck no longer

2007-12-16 Thread Luther - laptop
You're expecting Miami to win 3 more games than Hotlanta? StL needs to win 1 more than the Falcons I'd expect Miami will draft Darren McFadden as the first pick of the draft. Luther On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:49:29 -0600, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Went to the game today to see

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Luther - laptop
You have a deal if I bring your step-daughter home with me :D Luther On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:11:59 -0600, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why don't you drive that to Iowa (w/ title) and take the Quantum home? grin On Dec 16, 2007 4:58 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don

Re: [MBZ] No power

2007-12-16 Thread Luther - laptop
Ditto for me? Luther On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:17:04 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Done. On Dec 15, 2007 2:37 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That could be a really cool wallpaper. Can you send me a higher resolution version (1024x) at my other email address? On Dec

Re: [MBZ] Funny Noises

2007-12-14 Thread Luther
I've repaired the odometers on two 123s now. Each time I lightly nick the shaft under the first gear with a razor blade. Nick it about 5-8 times around the shaft and the problem goes away. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
in there. If it stays pegged out, the plug is shorted, if you get no current, it's open. Very simple and quick test. Luther On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:35:05 -0600, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am hoping it is the glow plug. If not, then it is definitely a gasser in the garage. If that is the case, I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Browsers.

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ http://www.opera.com/download/ Not many more options. Opera has integrated email, Firefox handles everything that IE can. I use both. Luther On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:46:24 -0600, jgiels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently changed from ATT DSL to Comcast

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bumluck and caravan bumper

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
it. The brains controlling it have let it get out of control. Luther On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:06:13 -0600, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes but they were hunted by the natives, wolves, cats of all sorts, bears and whatnot. They also did NOT have fields high quality food grown for them and protection

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
PROTECTED] wrote: What about the quantum? -- 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] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
I do disconnect the relay. I guess I should salvage a male connector pin from my parts car and make the gp tester more efficient. Luther On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:40:33 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't you have a 30-0-30 ammeter? Put some 10ga wire on both ends of it, clip one

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
: $51.00 On Dec 13, 2007 8:39 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: $50! On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:31:49 -0600, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quantum is still running fine. In fact, I drove it to work this morning. But it will probably go on the auction block soon to finance

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
fuel lines from tank to mid-car area, tank drained dozens of hours labor 45 mpg estimate On Dec 13, 2007 11:07 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, $101. -- 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] The List Has Gone Mad

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
] :-) Hacker-By-Nature Don ... ... and I think you taxpayers for the education. -- 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

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