Re: [MBZ] I seem to be unsubscribed

Rick, this message made it, so you appear to be subscribed. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 13, 2020 1:20:17 PM Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes : > Folks > > I seem to be unsubscribed since about 25 October > > Subscribe unsubscribe Link doesn’t want to go anywhere > >

Re: [MBZ] Looks like I get to spend several days in the hospital

Take care, glad you have it diagnosed!  Update us when you can, hospital stay is no fun.  Pro-tip: don't watch the news, watch car stuff instead.  Or maybe funny cat videos. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 12, 2020 4:41:25 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Been having shortness of breath after

Re: [MBZ] So I got the Nissens radiator in ...

I agree, time to operational test your work. Did you have the front of the car elevated?  I think that is key to getting all the air out. Also the monovalve is open with no power applied (I'm pretty sure) so the only obstruction to flow would be the closed thermostat. Are you sure you had all

Re: [MBZ] This is an awesome ad: Dirty, white, or was white, E320, belongs to one of my exwives

I'm available Wednesday for a road trip, let's bring along some tools for a 2a celebration (sounds like this guy is looking for an excuse to shoot things). Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 10, 2020 8:42:25 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > I am sorely tempted > >

Re: [MBZ] My Next BaT Purchase

Get that, fly the flag of your choice, drive toward nearest election ballot counting location and you'll be famous! Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 8, 2020 11:19:26 AM dan--- via Mercedes : > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1943-sherman-m4a1/ > > Not sure the driveway can handle the weight,

Re: [MBZ] ****SHERIFF'S AUCTION 12/10/2020**** 1999 mercedes-benz clk320

The AMG badge must have fallen off. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 6, 2020 9:17:35 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Kinda sketchy, right up my alleè.  Wait, no, it's a 350! > > https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/wilmington-sheriffs-auction/7226023819.html > > -- > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] Limo

124 or 126? Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 3, 2020 6:54:33 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > 1985 Mercedes Limo > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/millstadt-1985-mercedes-limo/7224909478.html > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Alien Green 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

I'd drive that.  Silver would be preferred, but green would be easy to find in the Walmart parking lot. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 4, 2020 9:23:16 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > very green > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3219778678151426 > > -- > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone know about 911s?

Larry in VA has an old 911, he may know. My very limited experience is that Porche owners are perfectionists and so a minor paint imperfection will drastically impact a selling price, negatively.  A cheap Porche can be a real bargain if that model has a solid reputation.  I know of two

Re: [MBZ] presently located in a barn in rural NC, making it a "Barn Find". Therefore it is a Rare Barn Find

But there is a farm in the foothills of NC in the barn too.  I wonder how rare THAT is! Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 1, 2020 11:06:55 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > and it is in a barn, making it a barn find, a rare barn find.  In a barn. > > --FT > > On 11/1/20 10:59 AM, Kaleb Striplin

Re: [MBZ] El benzo

I'd drive that.  Needs a diesel engine, hood stack, bagged. Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 30, 2020 7:11:48 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes : > https://preview.redd.it/daewfxags4v51.jpg?width=640=smart=webp=bb564f39ad9ecc2a11ebf64da70221893434f552 > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >

Re: [MBZ] ML500 deal

om my iPhone > >> On Oct 29, 2020, at 10:06 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Ok I'll go up to $350, final offer. >> Max Dillon >> Charleston SC >> >> Oct 29, 2020 4:20:43 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> : >> >>>

Re: [MBZ] ML500 deal

Ok I'll go up to $350, final offer. Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 29, 2020 4:20:43 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Nah the woman at the DMV was quite nice and helpful. Got the TM office on her > phone, talked with them. That’s how it was left. > > Checked in with my cuz who works for TM,

Re: [MBZ] ML500 deal

I'll give you $300 for it. Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 29, 2020 3:45:51 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > You really thought you could transfer it to a state that already had it? > > Now you'll be lucky if they don't ask VT to cancel your new registration. > > Mitch. > >

[MBZ] OT A Country Kid Joins the Marines

> Dear Ma and Pa, > > I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine Corps > beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before > all the places get filled up. > > I was restless at first because you get to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m. But

Re: [MBZ] OT:Wildfire

'Nother democrat paradise! Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 23, 2020 1:54:35 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > Is this the sort of fire you can see from outer space? > (Colorado fire) > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] front wheel play

Play at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock position is usually an indication of excessive bearing play. Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 22, 2020 10:49:52 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > This is not really a vehicle-specific question I don't think. > > If I push/pull a front wheel at 9 and 3 o'clock

Re: [MBZ] fakebook morons

These people live their lives via Facebook, this is what they think is normal interaction.  They are happy to be stuck in Facebook all day, and assume you are to.  It would be really mean (in their world) to leave you alone and not ask anything, so they think they are doing friendly chat with

Re: [MBZ] OT Sharing with the club members (too much?) (with Benz content)

Nice, sounds like a great time! Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 19, 2020 3:18:45 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Fri Sat Sun I did a bike ride "Bicycle Across South Carolina" > > 48 miles the first day (Friday) on a lot of dirt fire/logging "roads" and > other back dirt/gravel roads, not a lot

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

I think some motorcycles use Mars lights? Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 14, 2020 3:54:01 PM OK Don via Mercedes : > I don't think I've ever seen one in action, but they sound cool. I might > have to make one for the Woody's Pusher (N10RY) as a landing light - deer > on the runway. > > On Wed,

Re: [MBZ] R320CDI - $7,900 (Richmond, IN)

Wilton's son I think.  It had transmission noise and he struggled to get the dealer to address it.  I think he finally sold it, noise still there. Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 9, 2020 4:55:43 PM Craig via Mercedes : > On Fri, 9 Oct 2020 20:37:35 + > Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > >> If

Re: [MBZ] Today's Dealer Fun

Hah! Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 7, 2020 7:27:10 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > So I swing by my dealer to pick up some parts I had ordered today. During > idle chatter with the counter person, I made a remark about how they're ahead > of the game because they had the display of “Scent Bombs”

Re: [MBZ] I was nearly killed today

e I am not having any trouble breathing and not coughing up or pissing > blood or anything like that so I don’t see a point in going to the Dr at the > moment. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 7, 2020, at 5:51 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> O

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb

Nursing sore ribs I'll bet.  Hope he doesn't get addicted to pain killers. Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 7, 2020 3:42:37 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes : > Where you at, Klebby? > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 7, 2020, at 2:22 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] I was nearly killed today

When I slipped and fell in a bath tub (landed hard on right side rib cage on the edge of the tub) it knocked the wind out of me for so long that my wife called 911.  Once the EMTs got there I was breathing fine again.  They shared that if I had broken or cracked ribs, adrenaline would keep the

Re: [MBZ] I was nearly killed today

Ouch!  Broken or bruised ribs, been there done that. If that's what you have, tomorrow will require pain killers, maybe tonight too. Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 6, 2020 9:53:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > I was out in the back 40 unloading that 4matic wagon off the trailer.  Since >

Re: [MBZ] 124 TD

Where is the link? Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 6, 2020 10:53:02 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : >

Re: [MBZ] Worth saving?

'Tis but a flesh wound!  Duct tape, some paint, get'er back out on the road!  Make it a package deal, "rent the house and get this glamorous Mercedes as a signing bonus!" Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 6, 2020 8:44:46 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > This wagon has returned home. Sold it to a

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes Benze 380 SL - $21,000 (Perry)

Very clever protection from bird fouling, plus you can commute in the HOV lane. Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 5, 2020 8:20:44 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Does the scarecrow come with it? > > Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > >> It looks new >> >>

Re: [MBZ] I know what kinda car it is and what it is worth

I had one of those in silver with a blue interior.  40 mpg all day; if you could keep the speed down to 55 or so you could get 45 mpg or maybe a little better.  Mine was same year, 2.4 liter engine, five speed manual transmission.  I bought mine for $3300, sold it a year later during Peak Oil

Re: [MBZ] OT maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

Allen, any update on the filter change? 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:

Re: [MBZ] I am underwater Mercedes V12 Bi Turbo - $29,000

There's your Cannon ball run car.  A little creative use of duct tape and she'll look like a Honda Accord for added stealth. Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 5, 2020 8:40:48 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > "Over $13,000.00 worth of new parts and service completed recently at Leith > Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT 2008 Hyundai Accent

Looks like a great little car, what's the fuel consumption like?  No need for another car here though. Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 5, 2020 8:12:54 AM Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes : > Folks, > > I finally got my 2200 lb letterpress packed in the crate and had the

Re: [MBZ] 280SEL Restoration Project

One man's rust is another man's patina.  I'd go take a look, if nothing else that's a BaT flip. Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 5, 2020 8:22:29 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > You ought to go look at it anyway.  Would be a fun buff-up, if it has rust so > be it.  It has a cool factor to drive

Re: [MBZ] OT: broken piston

Any progress on a replacement engine? 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:

Re: [MBZ] California is banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

My annual fuel costs for a household with two drivers is only about $1000 to $1500.  Either the price of California fuel is 5x the price here in SC, or Karl drives far more than I.  Under the Wuhan Red Death shutdown, we're probably only spending $500 a year or less. Max Dillon Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes 300SDL Turbo Diesel $750 (Calabash, NC)

This car might be a good deal, would be a nice road trip, hmmm... Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 30, 2020 3:23:24 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > Nobody bought the car (because I won't let anybody look at it). > Therefore I should lower the price (and continue to not let anybody look at > it?). >

Re: [MBZ] YAY ME! -- W163 ML500 ignition switch / no start fixed!

Y'all been taken over by commies.  I've got three 1995 Mercedes 124 cars, and the annual registration is $33 each one year, then down to $11, then back up to $33 the next year, and so forth.  My Yacht now costs $15 a year, used to be $25 for three years but too many Rinos caved and let the

Re: [MBZ] Road trip??? Se venden en Metapan El Salvado

I'm in! Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 29, 2020 11:05:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > I need 2 other guys to help  Habla Espanol would help!  We could load up > some other cars on the way back! > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/633641190653801 > > 1989 Mercedes-Benz

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

Well if that stuff is flammable then you probably need another heavy coat. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 28, 2020 4:33:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Well the Thompson water seal appears to have done the trick. No more smell, > or at least a vast major improvement. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] OT maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

ered, insured, etc. Inertia argues for > keeping it if it works. > > Allan > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> He needs to sell it while it’s working well if he’s not planning on keeping >> it. >> >> -D >> >>> On Sep 28, 2020, at

Re: [MBZ] OT maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

That does sound good!  Any update? Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 25, 2020 9:38:35 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Not expecting much, I decided I'd try changing the transmission fluid on > the Element that won't stay in gear. My alternative was to try selling > it as-is and probably getting

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pumpkin Shortage?

Racist Palmetto Cheese is one step away from racist water. Watch this video, you'll understand. https://legalinsurrection.com/2018/06/watch-overly-woke-support-group/ Sep 27, 2020 9:08:01 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > What is Racist Palmetto Cheese?  I can't even fathom non-racist

Re: [MBZ] California is banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

ves and shut off the water and power to those blue >>> anthills.  We won't be so lucky. >>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of >>>> Max Dillon via Mercedes >>>> S

Re: [MBZ] Finny right in Poos’s ‘hood

Yeah, that's nice.  BAT flip or drive and enjoy. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 25, 2020 9:12:07 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Go for it! > > https://www.copart.com/lot/50307580/clean-title-1963-mercedes-benz-220s-fl-tampa-south > > --FT > Sent from iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] California is banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

Insanity.  Let the forests burn, releasing more carbon dioxide and other very toxic pollution in a week than all those cars in a year or more, and banish gasoline engines instead.  Ignore that your state is burning down around your ears, but find a boogey man that you can attack to signal your

Re: [MBZ] Very OT: A strange experience, sorta disturbing

Wed, Sep 23, 2020, 5:52 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > >> That is very sad, a death of despair.  GF should get some help for >> processing that experience. >> Max Dillon >> Charleston SC >> >> Sep 23, 2020 12:08:13 AM Buggered Benzmail via Merce

Re: [MBZ] 1991 350SDL Vacuum pump

I agree with Manfred.  Did you test the circuit for the fuel door with a MityVac or a similar tool? Isn't the pump on this car a dual action pump, which produces either vacuum or pressure as required?  That is how my '87 124 wagon works, as well as my younger 124 cars.  If that is true, then

Re: [MBZ] Very OT: A strange experience, sorta disturbing

That is very sad, a death of despair.  GF should get some help for processing that experience. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 23, 2020 12:08:13 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > A week ago a friend called me and told me a tenant in her house (she moved > down the road a bit to another family

Re: [MBZ] wow. watch the vid

Yes, glad I don't live in Minniehopless, be ready for November 4th! Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 22, 2020 10:22:14 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/2020/09/minneapolis-guilty-whites-think-blm-lawn-signs-katie-hopkins/ > > -- > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] 1989 560 SEL - $2,900

A family member recently bought a 126 gasser, I think an 86 420SEL.  Low miles like this, beautiful deep maroon color, perfect shape but for some suspension work.  I think a little cheaper than this, but he is just pleased as can be.  Doesn't drive much, so no worries about the cost of gas. 

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Vacuum pump door lock 1991 350SDL

What Dan said, and then I'll bet the real problem is an air leak somewhere in the tubing or in the actuator for the lock for the fuel door Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 21, 2020 8:51:30 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > Patrick, > > First of all, you need to address your messages to

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes Benz GL 350 with 3.0L Bluetec Diesel engine and automatic AWD transmission available for parts

I've seen this before.  The wife was driving, going down the road just fine, when the guy in front of her flipped a lit cigarette out the window. The lit cigarette got sucked into the cold air intake and settled on the air filter and started a fire.  The wife drove until the smoke got too bad

Re: [MBZ] This is what I'm talking about

That's what I was thinking, and the price seems low, could be a rust bucket or very tired engine /transmission. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 18, 2020 12:39:43 PM OK Don via Mercedes : > Sounds like it led a rough life, based on the detailed list of repairs. > > On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 10:01 AM

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 300SDL Turbo Diesel,$1,000

The way I read the ad, owner has MS (multiple sclerosis) and can't do his own work, won't pay someone else to do the work. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 18, 2020 10:37:19 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > It looks pretty nice, could be a fun project if you're into SDLs.  No > indication why it

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

So you need a signal generator that varies the signal to call for more or less cold from the compressor?  Sounds like a raspberry pi project, with a simple dial and maybe a display to show the signal (I'd make the display go from 1 to 11). Sep 17, 2020 9:43:30 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes :

Re: [MBZ] Hey Kleb here’s your chance to score bigly

Looks like some interesting cars, all gassers. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 17, 2020 8:45:16 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be=k85MIyxLxeI > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadly wedding reception in Milinockett, ME

Horrible!  Trump downplayed it and old people died! Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 15, 2020 7:47:58 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > 7 coronavirus-related deaths now connected to Maine wedding > By Travis Andersen >

Re: [MBZ] Hey Max

I think it ended up around $130 or so.  The seller couldn't ship it at the advertised price, wanted another $25 or so.  I decided to pay that and have something rather than nothing.  Still haven't used it yet so no idea on performance, but the design looks good. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep

Re: [MBZ] Monday Morning Excitement

Well then, come on over to okietalk and show us your stuff! Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 14, 2020 1:04:25 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > As my Aussie friend used to say, I am the pre-eminent sh*t stirrer. > > On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Brush removal

This, but you need a large diameter rim (remove the tire).  The rim translates the pulling force to a lifting force.  The bigger the rim diameter and the closer you get it to the stem, the greater the lifting force.  The 'U' profile of the rim contains and guides the chain, won't slip off the

Re: [MBZ] Wow! Got VT plates!

If the Q was still on this year, you could drive it up and sell it there, triple your money, ride the Dog back home. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 9, 2020 1:57:20 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Cool. Will give that a try > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Sep 9, 2020, at 1:48 PM, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes 300 D ($1,150)

Nice price, low miles.  Any pics?  Cracked head is known weakness. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 9, 2020 12:12:14 AM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes : > Hi, > > I found this 1987 Mercedes 300 D for $1,150 on OfferUp, near Clackamas, OR. > Check it out. > > 1987 Mercedes 300 D 6 cylinder diesel. Runs

Re: [MBZ] PSA from Okie Acres Home Remodelers

eal with it > later.  Some old grease or oil worked into the cut also functions as a > disinfectant. > > --FT > > On 9/8/20 11:41 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> So did you use duct tape, super glue or stitches to close the wound? >> Max Dillon >> Charleston SC >&

Re: [MBZ] PSA from Okie Acres Home Remodelers

So did you use duct tape, super glue or stitches to close the wound? Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 8, 2020 9:03:08 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > A tape measure can slice your finger like a hot knife thru butter if said > finger is in the wrong place at that wrong time while retracting the

Re: [MBZ] MAX!!!! 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 300D Sedan 4D,$800

Send Floyd the finder's fee plus $500 and he'll have it waiting for you? Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 7, 2020 10:21:14 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Somebody needs to jump on that. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 7, 2020, at 9:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] OT dog pee

Are you still planning to rent again? Your stories have pretty much convinced me I never want to be a landlord. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 5, 2020 9:59:27 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > We are way too far down the rabbit hole for that.  We are sitting at about > $6k in materials so far.

Re: [MBZ] Having kids is not worth it

That's what I was thinking. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 5, 2020 9:01:29 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes : > Lear: > If she must teem, > Create her child of spleen, that it may live > And be a thwart disnatur'd torment to her! > Let it stamp wrinkles in her brow of youth, > With cadent tears fret

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q XIII

Ouch!  Been there done that, but the emergency room doctor fixed me up. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 4, 2020 3:00:15 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > But but  but I worked so hard to get the 300D 2.5 ready on time! I even got a > metal shard in my eye from grinding rust which I had to have

Re: [MBZ] Chewed up trip

On Sep 4, 2020, at 6:52 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Yes, plus an air nailer, maybe an air compressor if you don't have that. >> Max Dillon >> Charleston SC >> >> Sep 4, 2020 7:46:27 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : >> &g

Re: [MBZ] Chewed up trip

Yes, plus an air nailer, maybe an air compressor if you don't have that. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 4, 2020 7:46:27 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Since the renters pit bulls chewed up a crap load of trim in the house, it > really needs to be replaced. I suppose this means I’m going to

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pipe from ground

Last thought: anchor point for a dog run. 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:

Re: [MBZ] The rental house AC

Might be the start capacitor?  Very common and cheaper than a fan motor. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 2, 2020 4:23:27 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Inside unit comes on but outside unit doesn’t. When it’s turned on you hear a > semi loud click. That sound was the contactor pulling in. Put

Re: [MBZ] giving up

Well the rust bubbles scare me but yeah, can I store it at your place?  Maybe a few years from now I'll get to it... Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 1, 2020 2:31:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > This could be a good project, I don't think a timing chain > should be that difficult > > K.a. von

Re: [MBZ] Joe Biden

No such luck.  Maybe Donald J. Trump is the name that shall not be mentioned? Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 21, 2020 7:39:43 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > I just wrote this email to see if I would get pooferated. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] NO: OT Wuhan Red Death - Keeping Perspective

I think you're calling it political because some on this list don't want to discuss something rationally. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 21, 2020 6:09:41 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > I’m calling this political mainly because the vehicle is from Jess Weber, but > also because the subject is one

Re: [MBZ] White whale replacement for Max

Not bad looking, too far away, drive way is full. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 16, 2020 6:40:47 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Gasser though > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/675738366349564 > > 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 320 Wagon 4D > $1,500 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

Well then I need to get busy and fix then sell my old '95 E300.  Needs new front ball joints, evap-ectomy, front left fender replaced and painted, maybe some other repair that I've forgotten.  I have all the parts and materials, just need to make the time. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 16, 2020

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

Yeah, you've developed a good rapport, I have not.  Pays to be nice! Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 16, 2020 7:03:21 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > Really? That’s a scam. I’ve bought glass from my dealer for my glass guys > several times in the past. Nothing different than any other part. > > -D

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

Yes that CDI is the last year with the straight six.  I would not but more than $500. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 15, 2020 11:37:06 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > How much should I bid for this? It's the last year of the I-6, isn't it? >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Novel approach to beating the pandemic.

And in typical fashion, the fake news media took the 100% positive test results to loudly proclaim the sky is falling and the end is near.  These deceptive news reports are very sensational and drive up ratings with certain segments and thus increase revenue from ad sales, while simultaneously

Re: [MBZ] A Moose Once Ate My Pizza...

"If you give a moose a pizza, he’ll ask for a Labatt’s. And you don’t want a drunk moose." Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 12, 2020 7:31:12 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > https://thetakeout.com/park-rangers-warn-guests-not-to-feed-moose-pizza-1844702194 > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Novel approach to beating the pandemic.

I see a basic problem with their premise that we have no other choices other than test, vaccine, or lockdown isolation. They didn't even consider the Swedish model of protecting the most vulnerable and letting the rest of the population achieve herd immunity as the virus runs its course.  Far

Re: [MBZ] OT a little unscripted commentary from the Milwaukee PD

Wrong list Karl, that belongs on okietalk. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 11, 2020 10:44:40 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes : > https://www.facebook.com/thebennyjohnson/videos/268043074619469 > > >>

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

I really doubt it will dry through the tile.  Why not just remove the cracked tiles and see what's up?  If you find rot, you must keep removing tiles until you find the edges of the rot. Sounds like an inferior tile installation (should not crack unless severally abused).  Personally I think

Re: [MBZ] cheap 240D 4spd

Wonder how rusty that is. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 9, 2020 2:38:22 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/cary-1981-mercedes-240d/7174281797.html > > -- > --FT > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] FW: 1999 Mercedes Benz E320

Passed as in gas, or past as in "I'll skip by this one", or ??? Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 9, 2020 12:11:30 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > "Just passed omissions" > > WHAT IS HE NOT TELLING YOU > > -_FT > > On 8/9/20 11:39 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Thet might be a good

Re: [MBZ] SCAM? 1972 Mercedes 300 SEL - $1000 (St. Augustine)

Hard list to starboard!  Maybe a recent inheritance that the kids want gone, or abandoned property with no title or keys? Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 9, 2020 2:39:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > https://staugustine.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-augustine-1972-mercedes-300-sel/7174078185.html

Re: [MBZ] A question for land lords

I like the way you're thinking, a small claims court finding in your favor may cover your expenses, and you won't need a lawyer I think. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 8, 2020 9:38:09 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > When repairing property and paying somebody to do it, you pay labor costs. If

Re: [MBZ] How good is good enough?

I'm with Rick, it needs to hold 15 psi indefinitely.  More leaks to find and fix.  Time for soapy water perhaps. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 8, 2020 10:03:36 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > Craig asks: > >> Is this good enough to call it quits, or should I look some more? > > You still have

Re: [MBZ] Continued cooling system testing

Bravo!  Usually something simple, glad it was easy to find once you had the proper tool. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 7, 2020 11:42:17 PM Craig via Mercedes : > I rented a cooling system pressure tester from the local (well, in > Edgewood, 15 miles away) O'Reilly Auto Parts. (picture 1) > > I

Re: [MBZ] now this is what I am talking about -- 1994 Mercedes Benz - $50 (Hillsborough)

Ok, so put on a hazmat suit and power wash the interior (I'd dump all that crap out of the car at the seller's place), replace the engine wiring harness, install grill, signal light and new be bumper.  Can't be THAT bad. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 7, 2020 8:27:48 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] The Exterior is Hell Locker Yellow 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300

I've never seen that colour on a 124!  No engine pics... Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 6, 2020 9:29:38 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Looks generally pretty nice but crack price > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4028498603887460 > > 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 4dr Sedan 300D

Re: [MBZ] This is... MOTORWEEK!

Huh, about $120k new in 1993.  How much was yours? Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 1, 2020 10:36:32 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C6FiMfGaYY > > 1993 Mercedes Benz 600SL | Retro Review > > -- > --FT > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] The POS Poos Dan’s Deals

Bravo! Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 5, 2020 6:59:43 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > It rolling into Okie Acres a little while ago without experiencing any > issues. After a little over 1400 miles of driving it seems to have blown a > lot of crap out and it running great. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] OT What could possibly be wrong with this?

Well played! Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 4, 2020 5:06:11 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes : > Well the diablo is in the details. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Tue, Aug 4, 2020, 3:28 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] 48.5mpg

t;> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Aug 4, 2020, at 1:10 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>> It took several months of Italian tune ups before this '95 E300 from Dan's >>> son was producing decent power, I'd not be surprised if yo

Re: [MBZ] 48.5mpg

It took several months of Italian tune ups before this '95 E300 from Dan's son was producing decent power, I'd not be surprised if your car will respond in the same way. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 3, 2020 8:55:54 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > I have not really researched it yet but

Re: [MBZ] 48.5mpg

Yes, Dan makes good deals, I was mighty tempted to make an offer on this sedan.  Kaleb should be pleased. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 3, 2020 8:59:40 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > Another “Deal from Dan”. > > You’re welcome. > > -D > >> On Aug 3, 2020, at 8:55 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 48.5mpg

Nice, sounds like a great deal!  Stop in at Chucktown?  I'll buy you a cup of coffee and a sandwich! Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 3, 2020 6:54:33 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > The CDI says it got 48.5 MPG over 500 miles today averaging 75-80mph. That > did include a little bid of city

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