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

2023-09-11 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
That's 2 hrs and 20 minutes in our Cessna 182 - a LOT less expensive than a Kingair both in capital cost and operational cost. --- Original Message --- On Monday, September 11th, 2023 at 12:06 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > > > I just measured, the straight line

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

2023-09-11 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
Since it's on fakebook and I can't see what it is, I don't want it. If it's an airplane, I have too many as it is --- Original Message --- On Sunday, September 10th, 2023 at 8:52 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > >

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

2023-09-11 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
The difference in cost between a 182 at 150mph vs anything that will cruise 200 (saving 30 minutes for Curt's flight) will cost you a LOT of money. I can fly the 182 out of a 1200 foot grass runway comfortably. Few 200 MPH planes can do that. I suspect that Curt might be able to clear 1200ft of

[MBZ] OT - fast airplanes

2023-09-16 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
The last Reno Air races is streaming live (with plenty of commercials) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5nEoXXZhyU ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT - fast airplanes

2023-09-17 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
It will start again sometime today. --- Original Message --- On Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at 7:30 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > On Sat, 16 Sep 2023 23:16:10 +0000 MB list etc via Mercedes > mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: > > > The last Reno Air ra

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

2023-11-07 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
I'm guessing the black from the light is the residue from the Lucas Smoke that has been leaking out --- --- Original Message --- On Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at 1:50 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > On Tue, 7 Nov 2023 19:04:00 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" >

Re: [MBZ] More jackstand overkill ...

2023-09-19 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
IIRC, heat also helps loosen rusted threads, though I guess the Kroil will burn off now if you hit it with a torch. Could make a mess of things. If it comes to it, if it breaks off, drill it out and use an "EZ-out" (or whatever they call those things) to get it out and replace it with a new

Re: [MBZ] PC

2023-09-18 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
I've quit building my own and now buy used previous generation HP workstations with the OS from eBay. Kurt suggested this a while back. I installed a new SSD as the boot drive and use the HD it came with for data. --- Original Message --- On Monday, September 18th, 2023 at 10:25 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Initial review of 124 after 1500 miles.

2023-10-02 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
Bear in mind that the octane rating is for the worst case scenario - hot engine, mashing the pedal to the floor from a stop - to prevent detonation. Modern engines with "knock" sensors will retard the ignition when detonation (knock) is detected to keep from grenading the engine. The retarded

Re: [MBZ] PC

2023-09-18 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
via Mercedes wrote: > > > Where do you get the OS? Back in the day I had installations that could be > installed on any number of machines like an enterprise copy. That was windows > 7 though. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 18, 2023, at 11:3

Re: [MBZ] CL600 Fun

2023-10-08 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
What logic? The 300SL was W198 in 1954, the 450SL was R or C 107 in 1971. --- Original Message --- On Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at 2:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > > Why does W215 predate the W212? Where's the logic? > > On Sun, Oct 8, 2023 at 3:32 PM dan

Re: [MBZ] Windows 11

2023-10-06 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
What Dave said - something is wrong there - Maybe send it back as defective. --- Original Message --- On Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 5:47 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote: > > > That is NOT normal behaviour for W11. > > > On Fri, 6 Oct 2023, Kaleb Striplin wrote: > > I

Re: [MBZ] Okie alignment

2023-10-07 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
Can you open the sensor housings and resolder the connections to the LEDs and sensors? Perhaps this is why it was for sale in the first place? Maybe find another set of sensors on eBay or somewhere? Not by tomorrow, but ... --- Original Message --- On Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at

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

2023-10-15 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
Is it because the manual was referring to dino oil and almost all current oil is synthetic? I know that my OM616 and OM617 engines would easily start down to 0° F with Mobil one back in the day vs very hard to start below freezing with Castrol 20w50. --- Original Message --- On

Re: [MBZ] Black, Sticky, Impervious Something Something

2024-01-20 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
I think the 2001 163 I had did have the storage door under the front passenger seat and it locked with the key. On Saturday, January 20th, 2024 at 9:11 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > > > Would be interesting if it does. 164s have the little bin > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >

Re: [MBZ] O.T. What’s This Nonsense

2023-12-13 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
If you rely on a vehicle (no mass transit), you need N+1 cars per required transport (if both of you need to go different places at the same time, you need three, if not, two). On Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 at 4:35 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > > > I have averaged about two

Re: [MBZ] OT - Inkjet Printers for Home Use

2023-12-25 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
We now use a printing service - cheaper than replacing dried up dead inkjet printers. We use mpix.com, but there are several good ones. Maybe one will let you send/order a print from your phone? (I use a real camera for anything that will get printed). On Monday, December 25th, 2023 at 2:10

Re: [MBZ] OT - Inkjet Printers for Home Use

2023-12-25 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
We gave up on inkjets, both large and small and now have a cheap laser printer that nicely tolerates long periods of dis-use. We got a Brother with a scanner/copier which get's almost as much use as the printer function. YMMV. On Monday, December 25th, 2023 at 1:55 PM, dan penoff.com via

Re: [MBZ] Bright idea

2023-12-20 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
AMEN! On Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 at 2:27 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > > > They should have flashing lights like the cleaning contraptions and forklifts > at big stores > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Dec 20, 2023, at 3:17 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > >

[MBZ] How the great have fallen

2023-12-09 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
[12 Car Brands That Will Break Down Twice as Fast as the Average Vehicle | GOBankingRates](https://www.gobankingrates.com/saving-money/car/cars-that-break-down-twice-fast-average-vehicle/?utm_term=incontent_link_8_campaign=1254416_source=msn.com_content=11_medium=rss) Mercedes is only better

Re: [MBZ] OT- microwave ovens

2024-01-04 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
Our microwave had the first example I've run across of failing "on". You put food in it, started the cooking cycle, then the bell sounded and it turned off. When you open the door, it turns on again. The only way to turn it off is to un-plug it. Now we have to leave it unplugged, open the door,

[MBZ] OT- microwave ovens

2024-01-03 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
It's time for a new one - wife wants one with a combo convection feature. Anyone have recommendations for or against various brands? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] Fw: OT-Microwave

2024-01-06 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
> I found the fault that caused the microwave to turn on when you open the door > - a failed closed microswitch. The little red button is stuck in the closed > position. It is one of three activated by the closing of the door, the others > are fine and were harvested for future projects. > >

Re: [MBZ] Why are these things priced this high? 2012 Smart Car - $5, 995

2024-01-13 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
They could be collectable, and small enough to get several. On Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 1:00 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > > Divided among 10 clowns it's only $600 each. > > On Sat, Jan 13, 2024, at 12:15, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > > Do people actually pay

Re: [MBZ] Way OT UFO UAP

2024-01-13 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
OK - what is a UAP? On Friday, January 12th, 2024 at 7:50 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > > > I’ve kinda gone down a rathole recently watching utubers regarding UFOs and > UAPs. There seems to be a lot of recent video evidence and very knowledgeable > and experienced people

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

2024-01-15 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
Might it be cheaper and easier to drill a hole straight down rather than digging a 100 - 300 feet long 12 feet deep trench? Talk to a professional geothermal dude, pretending to be considering him to do the job, listen to what he tells you is needed. On Monday, January 15th, 2024 at 5:48 PM,

Re: [MBZ] New Tools from Harbor Freight

2024-01-17 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
If you do much wiring other than house grade, this is well worth the money. I'm working on wiring my second aircraft, and these save a LOT of time and nicked wires. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RFSWF8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1 On Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 9:00

Re: [MBZ] New Tools from Harbor Freight

2024-01-17 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
Hmmm - I'm not sure how that name is being sent, but this is OK Don. On Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 at 1:08 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > On Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:22:45 +0000 MB list etc via Mercedes > mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: > > > If you do much wiring o

Re: [MBZ] Fw: OT-Microwave

2024-01-07 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
These three microswitches were all wired into a black box - no idea of how they were wired beyond that. I can say that the cover is nice steel with a good paint job - it will be used someday for something. On Sunday, January 7th, 2024 at 12:34 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > > >> I found

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends.

2023-12-25 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
Merry Christmas or happy Holidays, or whatever floats your boat from chilly central OK where it's cloudy. windy, and 35F or 1.7C. On Monday, December 25th, 2023 at 8:28 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > > From toasty AZ > > AZBob ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Medicare Questions

2023-11-25 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
We are on Medicare also - and have a supplemental plan that covers everything that Medicare doesn't. We don't have part D (drugs) because we had no prescriptions at the time. My wife as had a few since then, and does have one now, but the part D premium is far more than the cost of the

Re: [MBZ] OT Medicare Questions

2023-11-25 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
the plan that gives you the lowest prices on the drugs you take, and not all drugs are covered by any one plan. Worthless system. On Saturday, November 25th, 2023 at 7:47 PM, MB list etc via Mercedes wrote: > > > We are on Medicare also - and have a supplemental plan that covers e

Re: [MBZ] Shop air lines

2023-11-24 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
ge > > > > something. > > > > > > > > I have not used them for air but I probably should install a line in my > > > > garage too. > > > > > > > > I have used PEX for changes to the water lines at my house

Re: [MBZ] I think I found the problem with the stove

2023-11-24 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
Two burnt off wires - and the breaker didn't blow? Both impressive and scary. On Friday, November 24th, 2023 at 4:16 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > > > Sent from my iPhone___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT who’s into radio

2023-12-05 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
I am, but won't create a Fakebook account just to see what this is. My current radio is a QRP-Labs QDX, a software defined radio about the size of a deck of cards, My first contact with is (at under 5 watts) was in Tanzania. On Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at 8:15 AM, Buggered Benzmail via

Re: [MBZ] OT who’s into radio

2023-12-05 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
; > Here you go: > > [399830317_706675637818_495447469780173_n.jpg] > > -D > > On Dec 5, 2023, at 12:15 PM, MB list etc via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com > wrote: > > > I am, but won't create a Fakebook account just to see what this is. My > current radio is a QRP-Labs QDX, a software defined radio ab

Re: [MBZ] Be thankful y’all for all you have

2023-11-23 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
All the meat (smoked ribs and a turkey were cooked/smoked in the smoker attached to the wood burning clay oven, as usual. Some re-heating and cooking was done in the gas grill, the rest was cooked in/on the first year Maytag dual oven electric range (25-30 years old?). I think we have most of

Re: [MBZ] Be thankful y’all for all you have

2023-11-23 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
When we had kids, we declared that "Christmas is where the kids are", which was our house. of course. We would sometimes go to Dad's for Thanksgiving, but Christmas was never anywhere else. Now the Grandparents are gone and the kids grown with extended families of their own, but our son )the

Re: [MBZ] Shop air lines

2023-11-23 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
Your tools use volume of air, not just pressure - I went with the 3/4 inch lines. On Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 at 11:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > > I am getting ready to install air lines in the shop. Tired of having > hoses strung all over the place. Probably

Re: [MBZ] Shop air lines

2023-11-23 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
On Nov 23, 2023, at 8:14 PM, MB list etc via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com > > wrote: > > > > Your tools use volume of air, not just pressure - I went with the 3/4 inch > > lines. > > > > > On Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 at 11:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Shop air lines

2023-11-24 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
to it, maybe. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > On Nov 23, 2023, at 8:30 PM, MB list etc via Mercedes > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: > > > > > > The kit - I sent you a link to it last time you asked about air lines for > > > your shop

[MBZ] OT: An electric car done right

2024-02-02 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
Or almost right -- https://youtu.be/seHWJMKwOQQ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - Now THAT is a Tailwind!

2024-02-02 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
I wonder if there is a penalty for arriving early, because there is not an available gate? On Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at 3:44 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] TIG welding exhaust pieces.

2024-02-03 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
It's not the welder, but the skill of the man using it --- On Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at 7:50 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > > > An old, circa 1990 Miller Syncrowave 250 with water cooler, CK size 20 torch > with 3/32 2% lanthanated tungsten electrode. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] This might explain

2023-11-20 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
I'll bet that the pistons are melting On Monday, November 20th, 2023 at 10:35 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > > > Why nothing is working > > > > --FT > Sent from iFōn___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

2024-01-15 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
Our ground source geothermal heat pump is still working great 10 years in. It has two 300 ft. deep wells with ABS pipe looped down and up through both holes. It paid for it's self in a little less than 7 years in reduced energy bills. The main circuit board and thermostat were replaced under

Re: [MBZ] Printers

2024-03-07 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
Elon had to lower the price of new cars due to competition, which then tanked the value of used Telsa's. He was counting on the price of new ones always going up. On Thursday, March 7th, 2024 at 11:22 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > > “Cheap enough” is relative. I've been

[MBZ] Series Diesel -Electric kit

2024-03-20 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
Coming to an MB near you someday? https://youtu.be/eKyYZZTqcRA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar

2024-04-02 Thread MB list etc via Mercedes
A quick search brought up $320 installed for new ones. On Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 at 5:32 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Got a chance to get some used panels that are a couple years old that are > “take-outs” from a commercial installation where the roof space got removed > for a