Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

2020-01-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Jacked up the spring link until even with the other side (ready to drive) and then tightened up the links. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 7, 2020 11:13:48 PM Max Dillon : > > I was able to tighten all the links with the subframe mounted in the car. I > think I removed a tire,

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

2020-01-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I was able to tighten all the links with the subframe mounted in the car. I think I removed a tire, jacked up the spring Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 7, 2020 10:59:17 PM Brian Toscano via Mercedes : > When I worked on 124/201 I would assemble the subframe next to the vehicle > and th

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

2020-01-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
My concern with both methods is getting the links tightened up in "ready to drive" position. That said, the first option would probably be my choice. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 7, 2020 10:27:17 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > What is the best way to install the rear subf

Re: [MBZ] Floyd/Max Need a Project

2020-01-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'll pass. Five 124 cars is enough. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 7, 2020 7:30:29 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > This looks like it would be fun: > > http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/402919-fs-1976-115-300d-4-speed-conversion.htm

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

2020-01-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Do you mean "reinstall TO fresh media"? A new SSD is cheap compared to buying a whole new PC. Maybe his system can accept two hard drives, so he can keep his existing drive as the data disc. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 7, 2020 7:23:29 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes : > If

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

2020-01-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Just did it, worked perfectly. Nice, I've got win 10 using 64 but and recognizing all 8 GB RAM. Next is install software and restore date files, etc. Are you trying a clean install, or upgrade with keeping your files / data etc.? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 6, 2020 4:50:13 PM Meade Dillon

Re: [MBZ] OT best data recovery tool?

2020-01-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Philp! I'll take a look to see which might be best for me. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 5, 2020 12:32:54 PM fmiser via Mercedes : > > > Meade wrote: > > > > > > About 6 GB has been over-written, but there is hope for the rest. > > > > Any tho

Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEast just went up

2020-01-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
eded skill. They recalled a bunch of retired folks when Reagan brought the battleships back out of mothballs, for instance. There were no Gunner's Mates left who knew how to operate those sixteen inch guns. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 5, 2020 7:42:39 AM archer75--- via Mercedes : > Will you b

[MBZ] OT best data recovery tool?

2020-01-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
recommend a date recovery tool for Windows, to find and restore as many files as possible? Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 Upgrade

2020-01-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Randy, here are the links. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 14, 2019 3:01:40 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > Here you go. > > https://www.cnet.com/how-to/upgrade-to-windows-10-free-heres-how/ > > https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-free-windows-10-upgrade-offer-still-works-he

Re: [MBZ] windows 10 upgrade on PC

2020-01-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Dillon Charleston SC Jan 4, 2020 1:13:44 PM Max Dillon : > > So I'm finally left alone at home with enough time to try the upgrade. Plan > is to install a bigger faster SSD, then try to upgrade from Win 7 Pro to Win > 10. > > I have the Pro key, but only have installation

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft nerding out

2020-01-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That should be "no injuries" in the plane crash, thanks to the parachute. Darn autocorrect! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 4, 2020 11:48:20 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Maybe I can sell or half my fleet of junkers and buy one. Or just get rid of > all but what I d

Re: [MBZ] windows 10 upgrade on PC

2020-01-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
So I'm finally left alone at home with enough time to try the upgrade. Plan is to install a bigger faster SSD, then try to upgrade from Win 7 Pro to Win 10. I have the Pro key, but only have installation media (and the key) for Win 7 Home. Let's see if I can make this work Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft nerding out

2020-01-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
a parachute. Get a plane with a parachute built in! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 3, 2020 11:35:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Often times when I am watching movies or TV shows and there is an aircraft > that has an N number I can see I sometimes look them up online. I am current >

Re: [MBZ] If it has t*ts or wheels it will give you problems!

2020-01-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
T##s, tires, and trouble. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 2, 2020 3:27:36 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes : > Yes that is the one my grandfather used to say. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Thu, Jan 2, 2020, 2:32 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > &

Re: [MBZ] Best deal for ATF?

2020-01-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Craig, this email made it. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 2, 2020 1:53:16 PM Craig via Mercedes : > On Wed, 1 Jan 2020 22:12:35 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > It's a decent product, but at the end of the day you're talking about a > > ~$6 a g

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

2020-01-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
FCP Euro discount code for $20 off $250: TEAMFCPEURO Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 2, 2020 11:21:45 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes : > The comparison on price is against Lemforder, which come out to about $155 > each. The genuine parts, with 25-30% off list you can get through many >

Re: [MBZ] Best deal for ATF?

2020-01-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well the TEAMFCPEURO code for $20 off $250 order is still working today. Had to really stretch my order with a bunch of filters and fluids of various systems, some light bulbs too, but I was able to make it and then get free shipping too. Max Dillon Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] OT Hog advice

2020-01-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
You've been warned! I don't think we have them here in Mount Plastic, but they across the rivers (West of the Ashley River), so they'll be here soon. Good excuse to invest in more home defense ala Palmetto State Armory. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 2, 2020 10:22:00 AM Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] Best deal for ATF?

2020-01-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
today? Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ 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] Best deal for ATF?

2020-01-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
The 95 E300 Diesel, and the 94 E320 TE. No special juice required. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 1, 2020 8:22:02 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > Depends on the cars. What model(s) is it for? > > -D > > > > > On Jan 1, 2020, at 8:11 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Happy new year

2020-01-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, I learned something from Philip (per normal)! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 1, 2020 1:54:34 PM fmiser via Mercedes : > > > Bob wrote: > > > > > > In Flagstaff they lower a pinecone from an old hotel balcony. In > > Prescott, the lower a cowboy boot fr

Re: [MBZ] Happy new year

2020-01-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
The police were out with a heavy presence last night, to the surprise of no one. I appreciated that. Everyone was driving right at or below speed limit, I didn't notice any obvious drunks weaving back and forth. Felt much a little less nervous driving so late. Max Dillon Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] Happy new year

2020-01-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
truck). Escaped as quickly as we arrived (parked illegally on a sidewalk right up close to the action, made for an easy get away), popped some bubbly once we got back to the hacienda. In, out, and nobody got hurt. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 1, 2020 12:29:59 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Happy new year

2020-01-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Back at you! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 1, 2020 12:00:34 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > East coast friends > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arch

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

2019-12-31 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Depends on the quality of the parts, cheap LCA may only last a few years. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 31, 2019 12:08:33 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Shop says $400 parts and labor to replace, sounds like a good deal then > if I would need to get into all that > > -_FT >

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

2019-12-31 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
in January. I have a press from Hazard Fraught, but you'll need to cut off the ball joint stem and heat the LCA in order to use this press. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 31, 2019 11:43:06 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Daughter unit says the front was squeaking on her 95 E320. Took it to a >

Re: [MBZ] OM617 Cherokee?

2019-12-30 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
It's more the smell than the appearance, and thus a good excuse to upgrade, SWMBO approved. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 30, 2019 3:15:55 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > Is this smoky on startup or all the time? > > If startup, snip or pull the pin for the violet wire form the s

Re: [MBZ] nother one for Dan

2019-12-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
https://youtu.be/CA8xTGP_M8g Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 29, 2019 7:10:02 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > Hmm. Could be. > > -D > > > > > On Dec 29, 2019, at 7:06 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Dan "Two Houses"

Re: [MBZ] a disselvagen fur herr strassvogel

2019-12-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well, it's not black with a black interior. All that info, but they couldn't let us know what model year? Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 28, 2019 9:46:11 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > https://eastnc.craigslist.org/ctd/d/mercedes-benz-gl-class-4x4-suv-diesel/7039940731.h

Re: [MBZ] OT: End of the Nuke Era in Switzerland

2019-12-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
with the factory air filter, remove it and retest the 0 to 60 run, and report back on how much faster the car performed without the factory air filter. I don't recall that anyone was able to improve performance. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 28, 2019 3:06:56 PM Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] The new GLuB

2019-12-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Wow, one wonders if Sprinter sales could be much stronger with proper advertising. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 28, 2019 12:03:28 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes : > That little SUV is nearly the price of my well-equipped Sprinter! MSRP was > 63K, and could be had with a few more options

Re: [MBZ] If this is supposed to be good condition I would hate to see bad

2019-12-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Details sez "Very good condition"! Just needs a good stack to be "Excellent". Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 28, 2019 10:45:38 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2899090030136251/ >

Re: [MBZ] OT: End of the Nuke Era in Switzerland

2019-12-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Maybe I can go see him speak, NC 'taint far! Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 28, 2019 9:56:35 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > Goreham has authored two books on climate change,* but has not published in > the peer-reviewed science press.* He makes his money not just from book &

Re: [MBZ] 1963 Mercedes Unimog 404 - collectibles - by owner - sale

2019-12-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Project is putting it lightly. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 27, 2019 8:17:18 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes : > Anyone up for a Mog project?? > > https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/clt/d/husum-1963-mercedes-unimog-404/7045315127.html > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR > 2019 Sprinter

Re: [MBZ] OT: End of the Nuke Era in Switzerland

2019-12-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
t effect please. > > On Fri, Dec 27, 2019 at 4:01 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > I recently saw an analysis that solar installations north of the 35th > > parallel were a net CO2 loss, when all the CO2 emitte

Re: [MBZ] So this girl is trying to unload this car...

2019-12-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I should get that for SWMBO, she would love that and I wouldn't mind driving it either. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 27, 2019 3:11:52 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Not that I am totally motivated but... the idea of a wagon appeals to me. > > she got another car she says an

Re: [MBZ] OT: End of the Nuke Era in Switzerland

2019-12-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
electricity currently generated by fossil fuels will INCREASE the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere, when the solar panels are installed north of 35 degrees. Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] OT: End of the Nuke Era in Switzerland

2019-12-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I recently saw an analysis that Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 27, 2019 2:37:33 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes : > The fools in Alaska are getting heavy into wind and solar. Recent story about > how one utility is making a giant investment in TESLA batteries to take over > the short l

Re: [MBZ] Cheap '94 E320 wagon

2019-12-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I need the right front on this car, and left front on my '95 sedan, both are the clear version. Let me know what you'd like for your trouble, and I can either PayPal or mail a check. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 27, 2019 12:53:42 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes : > which turn signal do

Re: [MBZ] 129 5 speed

2019-12-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Good one! I meant for Caleb. The 124 cabriolet will only appreciate in value, the 129 is doomed to throw-away status. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 26, 2019 2:09:54 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > for whom? (andrew approved) > > > > Max Dillon via Mercedes <mailto:mer

Re: [MBZ] 129 5 speed

2019-12-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That would be a bad trade. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 25, 2019 6:27:21 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Some dude has a 90 300SL with 5 speed which seems to have dings and dents, > comes with a 2nd automatic car. Wants to trade me for my 124 cab. Not really > interested but

Re: [MBZ] 124 monovalve variations

2019-12-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
as a separate part. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 24, 2019 5:45:16 PM Craig via Mercedes : > On Tue, 24 Dec 2019 17:22:56 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Craig - your VIN brings up the same $$$ monovalve as my '95 E300. The > > Daytona FL dealer I've bee

Re: [MBZ] Hearing test

2019-12-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Power diversity is a good thing, what was the other guy's objection to having both power supplies online? I hope you have the second power supply on a different circuit. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 24, 2019 7:03:19 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes : > I shared a machine room at w

Re: [MBZ] Seems like a crack price to me but maybe not with the crack prices people are paying these days

2019-12-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
He's accepting all feedback, good or bad. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 24, 2019 10:58:43 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > What a total and complete dumb ass. So we take away the factory setup that > already pulls in cold air from outside the engine compartment. He is then > going

Re: [MBZ] Goodbye Polei?

2019-12-23 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Someone is getting a decent deal. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 22, 2019 3:50:09 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes : > I am getting down to the wire with depleting the hoard. About the only stuff > left for me to deal with on my own are the two cars and some old Apple/Mac > computer pr

Re: [MBZ] OT Chicken Attack

2019-12-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I like it! Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 22, 2019 11:15:51 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > There are multiple versions of Ghost Chickens in the Sky > The one I remember: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ0M65i_D6w > > A chicken farmer went out on one dark and dusty day >

Re: [MBZ] 124 monovalve variations

2019-12-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Peter, I don't know how a bypass would help that. Maybe it encourages a continuous flow through more of the hoses, keeping them warmer? I'm recalling that Curley's 124 2.5 also has a bypass, I need to see about the cost of that monovalve new and if it could fit my car. Max Dillon Charleston

Re: [MBZ] Cell phone update

2019-12-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
be happy, if you get a new phone. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 22, 2019 10:45:22 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > I went ahead and moved my number over to T Mobil Friday to try it out > before moving the other 3 lines over. On the drive back from Arkansas > it worked pretty good. I only r

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

2019-12-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
We switched from Sprint / Ting to T-Mobile last year, happy so far. Family plan, unlimited data. I don't know about using both data and phone line at same time. We brought our own phones, right now two are Android, one iPhone. No rural use to speak of, so I can't help you there.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Who Has Direct HVAC Experience?

2019-12-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Dan, the Goodman installation instructions for wiring the thermostat should be available online. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 17, 2019 8:50:29 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > Bingo! We have another winner! > > > > Max Dillon via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] OT - Who Has Direct HVAC Experience?

2019-12-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Put the old thermostat back, see if you get the cold air again? We have two of the Goodman units, one for each floor, that I installed a few years ago. We don't have the fancy thermostat though. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 17, 2019 8:42:30 PM dan--- via Mercedes : > New house. > >

Re: [MBZ] TV's

2019-12-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 17, 2019 7:25:44 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > After the first of the year I intend to buy a new TV. I would rather not have > a "smart" tv. I know Dan bought one a while ago. What was the consensus? > Samsung? LG? Elc

Re: [MBZ] Best source for new alternator?

2019-12-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Dan! I'm thinking about a run by LKQ tomorrow, there was a nice looking '95 124 sedan last time I was there, if it has original alternator I'll snag that and see if it tests good. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 14, 2019 4:49:39 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > Advance Auto - COUPO

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 Upgrade

2019-12-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Rick, I'll try that later and report back. I need to install a larger hard drive first, or at least install a second internal drive if my laptop allows. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 14, 2019 3:01:40 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > Here you go. > > https://www.cnet.com/how-t

Re: [MBZ] OT: Smoldering iron still works

2019-12-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice work, like the new term: smoldering iron. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 14, 2019 9:43:04 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes : > In my travels and travails I somehow managed to end up with > a Canon 10D camera that I purchased for $1. Non-functional, > of course. For an auxiliary Christma

Re: [MBZ] I hate windows

2019-12-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Me too. Colleague at work did the free upgrade, then swapped in a new hard drive and reinstalled 7, and went back and forth until he was happy with 10. I didn't have time to mess with that. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 14, 2019 8:58:35 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > In 2017? > Somet

Re: [MBZ] Best source for new alternator?

2019-12-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I put a lifetime alternator in my other E300 and it lasted about six or seven years I think, 1st free replacement installed now. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 14, 2019 8:56:09 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > Last year I put a Remy (formerly part of GM-Delco-Remy) in the ML. > Li

Re: [MBZ] I hate windows

2019-12-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I've got to move to Win 10 soon, where can I get it free or cheap? Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 14, 2019 8:40:49 AM ROGER HALE via Mercedes : > It's unfortunate that some of you hate Windows. I've used it since it was a > separate app that ran on DOS. Win 3.1 was deviled by uncontroll

[MBZ] Best source for new alternator?

2019-12-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I need a new electron generator for the 1995 E300. Conveniently, it failed such that I was in my driveway when the car wouldn't start, after the long trip the week before. I guess I'll start with Rock Auto, then ??? Anyone have a coupon code for FLAPS? Max Dillon Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] OT more boars 

2019-12-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
The list has become quite boaring. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 12, 2019 8:55:00 PM G Mann via Mercedes : > If mama grizzle comes after you, what you have is a 454 Casul, and at that > moment what you "want" is a .50 Cal semi auto rifle and 500 yards of > distance. >

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300SD Drive train vibration

2019-12-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
mounts, if your budget allows. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 11, 2019 6:39:07 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes : > Oh, I forgot -- a bad transmission mount is a very likely cause of vibration > under acceleration and not under coasting -- the torque pushes the > transmission up off

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300SD Drive train vibration

2019-12-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
they are off the car, and ID a bad u-joint. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 11, 2019 2:39:11 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes : > I'd put my money on center support bearing and carrier. > > Jaime > > > On Wed, Dec 11, 2019 at 2:27 PM ROGER HALE via Mercedes < > merc

Re: [MBZ] Is this madness?

2019-12-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 9, 2019 10:20:22 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > Wilton went to great lengths to procure a 1987 W124 300D sedan in showroom > condition. > Then some idiot wrecked it for him. > Max got the whole car. I don't know how much he still has. > Mitch >

Re: [MBZ] Is this madness?

2019-12-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, so I've got complete wiring harness and most of the rest of the parts, I may decide to scrap The White Whale and get the rear end, muffler system, fuel tank, and then send that rusty hulk to the crusher. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 9, 2019 9:58:07 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT - Roomba

2019-12-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
will only take a few days or a week to see if the machine is right or not. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 9, 2019 5:20:24 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > Wondering if anyone out there has one of these or a clone/knockoff and how > they do or don’t like it. > > Spousal unit is hint

Re: [MBZ] Is this madness?

2019-12-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well I guess I'm in good company here! Rick you've nailed it, time is the key factor. Progress may be slow, but I do make progress, so time will be the judge. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 8, 2019 10:38:45 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > I should have answered "yes". > Ye

Re: [MBZ] Hoovie's 500SL

2019-12-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Elastic went out and her pants fell down. Too funny. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 7, 2019 5:20:59 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > Includes a demonstration of the one man zero crane method of installing the > hard top. > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TYewG

[MBZ] Decent mileage

2019-12-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Last week I drove my new '95 E300 about 1600 miles. First two tanks returned 32 mpg, the last tank was 36.9 mpg, but only 284 miles. Overall average was about 32.8. This was mostly driving in cold weather, with a small amount of city traffic around WDC and the city of brotherly love. Max

Re: [MBZ] Getting on a cruise

2019-12-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Don't get off in Havana, or The Kid will have to send lawyers, guns, and money. https://youtu.be/lP5Xv7QqXiM[https://youtu.be/lP5Xv7QqXiM] Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 7, 2019 12:05:34 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > We are in Galveston getting ready to get on a cruise and I discovere

Re: [MBZ] So this "abandoned" S55..BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!!!!

2019-12-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think a real AMG engine also has a metal plate with the signature of the factory tech that built it. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 6, 2019 3:07:11 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Yes. No. > > --FT > > On 12/6/19 2:53 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Huh?

2019-12-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
$8100. Still over an hour left. Crazy. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 6, 2019 11:43:54 AM Meade Dillon : > $7k now. That's a pretty nice BaT flip! > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Fri, Dec 6, 2019 at 10:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > mailto:merce

Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

2019-12-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Wow, that sounds awesome! Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 5, 2019 11:17:25 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes : > There is a BIG, brand new Mercedes Sprinter in the driveway! It is the 144”WB > 12 passenger model with nearly every option but 4Matic, graphite gray with > black interior a

Re: [MBZ] Huh?

2019-12-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Up to $5700 with six hours left. "The last of the old school, built-to-a-quality MB’s." Yeah sure, ok Boomer. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 5, 2019 9:11:47 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > Maybe BaT will drive up the price of 210's. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing

Re: [MBZ] E63 for long trips?

2019-12-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Spotters on motorcycles is a good idea, but a small plane or a big fast drone would work better, in my opinion. One would need several of the aircraft to cover the route, section by section. I wonder what the record is for a diesel powered vehicle? Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 5, 2019 8:17

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1

2019-12-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Rick, the place for selling a nice old Mercedes is on Bring a Trailer (BaT). They auction them off. You'll need to take a bunch of nice pictures, maybe a couple videos (cold start and then driving around), and then be very responsive online as people comment and ask questions. Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] OT Them Hawgs

2019-12-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yep, more guns. Then send lawyers and money. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 4, 2019 11:45:56 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Weapon > > -FT > > On 12/4/19 11:40 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > >> On Wed, 4 Dec 2019 09:13:45 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Sprinter Reliability

2019-12-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'd also like to know about Sprinter reliability. Unlike Kevin, I'm a bottom feeder, so considering models about ten years older or more. Maybe there is an RV forum that has discussions about Sprinters? Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 4, 2019 1:21:13 AM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes : > He

Re: [MBZ] OT Them Hawgs

2019-12-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Caused by Global warming! Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 3, 2019 5:22:43 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > "Pig Bomb" > > https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7751365/Expert-warns-pig-bomb-woman-mauled-death-hogs-lethal-sharks.h

Re: [MBZ] Too bad halloween is over

2019-12-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
much. I was teenager, much to big for her to harm me. After a few seconds I let the chick go, and she chased it over to the rest of the brood and we went our separate ways. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 1, 2019 6:28:20 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > > > > This picture could in

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cars & trucks

2019-12-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like rated towing capacity for an '06 Sprinter is 5000 lbs. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 1, 2019 10:42:36 AM Max Dillon : > > Looks like a dragon boat is only 600 lbs or so, which is very light for a > boat on a trailer. My sailboat is 1500 lbs. > > Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cars & trucks

2019-12-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like a dragon boat is only 600 lbs or so, which is very light for a boat on a trailer. My sailboat is 1500 lbs. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 1, 2019 9:30:42 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > >> On December 1, 2019 at 8:59 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] A unique gift from Cabela's

2019-11-30 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I need that. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 30, 2019 6:11:16 PM Craig via Mercedes : > FYI. > > https://www.cabelas.com/product/home/day-sale-all-toys/pc/105625080/c/110357280/bass-pro-tp-blaster/2780756.uts?slotId=0 > > > Craig > > __

Re: [MBZ] HF work lights

2019-11-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
How many do you have? I had an LED work light that too four AA batteries, that was pretty nice, but after a few years it got flaky and dim. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 29, 2019 4:16:39 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > The HF lights are on sale now. This is the cheapest I have s

Re: [MBZ] Turkey Day V2

2019-11-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, that's clever. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 29, 2019 11:37:50 AM Dwight Giles via Mercedes : > Good one > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Fri, Nov 29, 2019, 11:34 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >>

Re: [MBZ] [GWR] Snow in Southern Climes

2019-11-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Too deep to melt with salt, but a good coat of salt after you clear it will help keep the ice away. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 28, 2019 5:49:07 PM Craig via Mercedes : > On Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:25:35 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> What is the weathe

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Happy Thanksgiving

2019-11-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Amen! Just finished huge meal, now coffee and maybe a little stroll. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 28, 2019 2:51:55 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes : > To y'all and your families and friends. Time to put aside the insanity > infecting the outside world and enjoy our blessin

Re: [MBZ] 500 SEL Anybody?

2019-11-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Wonder if just SLS or hydraulic at all four corners. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 27, 2019 10:37:17 PM clay via Mercedes : > https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/d/kent-1985-mercedes-benz-500-sel/7020395553.html > > Very low price on this one. No interest, not mine. Migh

Re: [MBZ] Three Days

2019-11-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'm still trying to justify buying the dead '95 wagon gasser so I can convert it to a proper oil motor. I know I don't have time, so I'm tempted to ask how much my favorite Indy would charge. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 27, 2019 10:08:46 PM clay via Mercedes : > Like a true addict >

Re: [MBZ] Squatted 300D

2019-11-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
How did that happen? Tin worm, heavy load, or 123 fakebook idiocy? Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 27, 2019 9:07:25 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/598637847541872/ > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > ___

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB 320E 4Matic Transmission Filter & Fluid Change Recommendations

2019-11-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
You can find more info here, including other fluids that meet the MB specification. https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php#close[https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php#close] Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 26, 2019 9:58:48 PM Robert Koziak via Mercedes : > I am looking to perf

Re: [MBZ] Paint color

2019-11-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like 172. Is that anthracite grey? Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 26, 2019 3:16:55 PM Michael Esh via Mercedes : > 1984 240D > Can anyone tell me the number that indicates the paint code and then tell me > the color? > Thanks, > Mike > __

Re: [MBZ] no traffic this AM - are you folks celebrating Thanksgiving early?

2019-11-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, both. Also the car I'm selling has salvage title and comes with a used fender to paint and install. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 26, 2019 2:45:28 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes : > Are these 95 cars diesels Max? > > On Tue, Nov 26, 2019, 10:47 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Hey Max you need this, up in the Creek

2019-11-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks, I do need to go look at that. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 25, 2019 11:42:28 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > I sent a msg will get some contact info and pass it along. they had > some 124s at LKQ, go pull a rad, drop it in, drive it home for $600 > (after an offe

Re: [MBZ] Hey Max you need this, up in the Creek

2019-11-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Pictures show radiator removed, won't run if that is still the case. I need to go take a look. Can you send me the contact info? Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 25, 2019 11:05:49 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > No this uns a runner > > Straight six engine with a LOT of get-up-and

Re: [MBZ] Seriously crack fueled

2019-11-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Typical extra zero. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 19, 2019 6:26:45 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2561168803973293/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > &

Re: [MBZ] AZ Bob did not screw me over on a car deal

2019-11-18 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
And written words usually do not convey the same meaning without the visual and tone information that is conveyed in person. Pair that with the axiom that most failures have a breakdown in communication as a root cause, and one should resolve to choose their words wisely. Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Pretty Honest W111 Coupe

2019-11-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
How rusty? Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 17, 2019 5:37:19 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > Yes it’s a complete parts car. I don’t have the heart to part it out and > would love to restore it but I don’t think I’ll ever get to it! > > Sent from my iPhone > > >>

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

2019-11-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Had same experience with a rim for a boat trailer, special goo applied during mounting, never had another leak, but maybe on your car the aesthetics won't be so nice? Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 16, 2019 1:32:04 PM G Mann via Mercedes : > There is a type of tire mount mater

Re: [MBZ] 1996 Merc not sure about yr. Unkown

2019-11-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'd cut the boat up with saw-z-all and drop at county dump. Sell the motors for $50 to anyone that can haul them off. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 16, 2019 11:11:37 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > Maybe the boat could fall off the trailer on the way home! > > Max Dillon via

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