Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge 4wd

2022-10-06 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 05/10/2022 8:03 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I noticed that my wrecked-then-repaired Dodge pickup ('97, diesel) didn't seem to have operating 4wd, and today I think I figured out why. The wreck shifted the transfer case upwards towards the tunnel an inch or so, and that's enough to kink

Re: [MBZ] UMMMM UHHHH yeah.... yes it runs no it don’t drive 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300sd Sedan 4D,$500

2022-10-05 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Wow! You don't see that every day. Randy On 05/10/2022 10:09 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3418408745071362 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsu

Re: [MBZ] Too bad for poos

2022-09-28 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
BUT - he is in the house, so probably best that it missed him. Randy On 28/09/2022 4:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Looks like it’s just shy of a cat 5. Would have blown his house away for sure. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archi

Re: [MBZ] Bullseye

2022-09-28 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Would you not think that many, or most,  of those folks would have got into their fancy cars and headed for higher ground sometime earlier? Randy On 28/09/2022 1:39 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I can assure you that there are a lot of very nice cars in first floor garages that are n

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dinner

2022-09-28 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 28/09/2022 11:50 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Angie had wanted to make a roast goose so I tried to pluck one. IIRC, scalding is a necessary first step. Been a long time, though. -- Jim And a chicken plucking machine!https://tinyurl.com/2p9yv4vp Randy

Re: [MBZ] A Short New England Trip

2022-09-28 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 28/09/2022 11:49 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I was just thinking what we had on hand for game meat: goose, moose, deer, ducks (black, wood, mallard, teal), and beaver. I have a feeling I've missed something in that list but I can't imagine what. Raccoon! -- Jim Grouse? Randy __

Re: [MBZ] A Short New England Trip

2022-09-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Try to wrangle an invite to Curt's house to sample barbequed Goose and meet Angie and Curt in person. Randy On 27/09/2022 3:44 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Fly into Manchester, head north into New Hampshire and/or Vermont and all will be good. Make a trip over to the southern Maine

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dinner

2022-09-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+pluck+a+wild+goose&oq=how+to+pluck+a+wild+goose&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l2j33i22i29i30l2.5240j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 On 27/09/2022 1:43 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Angie had wanted to make a roast goose so I tried to pluck one. I worked on

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dinner

2022-09-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Rabbit? Randy On 27/09/2022 10:03 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I've never had ostrich that I know of. There used to be an emu farm in-state. We got emu meat a couple times, it was quite nice. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dinner

2022-09-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Or, Goose, although it looks more like red meat to me. Randy On 27/09/2022 10:50 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Then it must be duck. AZBob Sent from my iPhone On Sep 27, 2022, at 8:04 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I've never had ostrich that I know of. There used to be an

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

2022-09-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Wouldn't you also expect emissions to be higher immediately upon start up than they are once the engine has run for a bit? Randy On 26/09/2022 2:46 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I suspect that the emissions are harder to limit when the engine is idling, Of course, that term is a bit

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

2022-09-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
We had a rental car a couple of years ago that had the auto stop and start feature. It was a Chevy Malibu if my memory serves to be correct. It was actually very seamless. I didn't realize it was doing it for a time. Stop at a light and the motor would shut off. Lift your foot off the brake an

Re: [MBZ] This is the type of lift you find used on Fakebook

2022-09-23 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
You could straighten the beams and reinforce them. I doubt that happened as a result of use as a hoist. They were more likely backed into by a loader or truck while laying on the ground in the yard. Randy On 23/09/2022 1:11 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: With the beams bent, it shoul

[MBZ] Quiet Day - Where is everyone?

2022-09-21 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
No messages since around 9 this morning. Randy ___ 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] (no subject)

2022-09-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Interesting. I don't hear a Canadian accent (if there is such a thing?). He speaks quite clearly and is obviously trying to do so. Randy On 20/09/2022 2:01 PM, greg via Mercedes wrote: Canadian accent for sure. Lots of Canadians living in the US. Greg Are you sure? He was talking about go

Re: [MBZ] Super nice 300SD on BAT

2022-09-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
then. On Mon, Sep 19, 2022, at 14:40, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: The seller apparently paid $30K for it in a BAT auction a year or so ago. Randy On 19/09/2022 12:10 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: If this one went to $20k I wonder what my 60k mile one that is every bit as nice as

Re: [MBZ] Super nice 300SD on BAT

2022-09-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
anymore. -D On Sep 19, 2022, at 12:37 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Did you folks read all of the commentary on this one? Randy On 16/09/2022 10:00 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Great color combination. Selling at NR... someone might get lucky... https

Re: [MBZ] Super nice 300SD on BAT

2022-09-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Yes, why did he want to re-sell so quickly and why put it up with no reserve? Randy On 19/09/2022 12:05 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: You have to wonder since the car sold to the seller a little over a year ago for $30k. -D On Sep 19, 2022, at 1:04 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Super nice 300SD on BAT

2022-09-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
’t command the price it should have? Weird. Another reason why I pay no attention to BaT anymore. -D On Sep 19, 2022, at 12:37 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Did you folks read all of the commentary on this one? Randy On 16/09/2022 10:00 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: G

Re: [MBZ] Super nice 300SD on BAT

2022-09-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Did you folks read all of the commentary on this one? Randy On 16/09/2022 10:00 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Great color combination. Selling at NR... someone might get lucky... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-mercedes-benz-300sd-4/ ___

Re: [MBZ] 2nd lift for the shop

2022-09-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Any guy who can afford a big garage with a lift and consider getting a second lift, should be able to afford to have the garage door repaired properly. Randy On 18/09/2022 10:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: In my shop I have 3 drive in doors, a large door on one end which is the m

Re: [MBZ] Rust pics of the 108

2022-09-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
A car for Dmitri? Randy On 16/09/2022 2:47 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yes, it’s that damn nice interior that makes the whole deal a shame. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2022, at 2:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Yet... to counter this, it is so clean inside th

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

2022-09-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Have you used the induction heaters? The shop that my son works in took out the torches and provided induction heaters. The mechanics were not impressed and the torches are now back. I think they still have the induction heaters but don't know if they ever use them. Randy On 08/09/2022 3:21

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

2022-09-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Exactly! You need a torch. Randy On 08/09/2022 12:21 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: But breaking nuts is harder than unscrewing nuts, if only the nuts could be unscrewed... Red heat! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] bent pulley on mower

2022-09-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Is the pulley something special? Might be better to just find a replacement pulley not from JD. Randy On 07/09/2022 7:39 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Earlier this summer I removed the deck on my 54" riding mower to replace the belt.  I was going to turn mower deck upside down to rem

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SDL - 175k miles - $14,500

2022-09-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I wouldn't consider much of what he did as an improvement. It would take a fair amount of money to undo a lot of it. Randy On 08/09/2022 10:43 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Great example of over-improvement. He's now upside down. Might stick it in a barn for 25 years in order to

Re: [MBZ] Running freezers on extension cord

2022-09-02 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Heavier wire is better. You can get an extension cord for a travel trailer that is good for 30 amps so likely #10 wire. Just a guess, but I think if you use a heavier cord, your freezers will likely last longer. Randy On 02/09/2022 4:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So I bought this

Re: [MBZ] Sad W108 on BAT

2022-09-02 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
But, doesn't "bring a trailer" suggest that it is a site that deals in project cars that likely need to be hauled home on a trailer? They may have strayed from that to a site that primarily deals in high dollar classic cars, but personally, I would rather see cars like this than near perfect exp

Re: [MBZ] Runs, needs TLC, needs exhaust. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 slc, $1, 500

2022-08-25 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
*"This vehicle has no significant damage" ??* On 25/08/2022 3:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: And it needs something else too, but could be an interesting project https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/479664966967364 ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Ot SNAPPER

2022-08-24 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Photos (mower and new house)? Randy On 24/08/2022 12:23 AM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: Folks, When I was up in McClellanville and cHarleston last week, I picked up a forest gump snapper mower for $50 in Goose Creek, SC It’s probably from the late 80s All four tires were flat but pumpe

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-22 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Most are somewhat adjustable. Look for a knob or switch that will change the degree of darkness. Randy On 22/08/2022 2:13 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I have an inexpensive auto-darkening welding helmet. Pretty sure I got it at Harbor Freight. It works OK but when it darkens all I c

Re: [MBZ] Fuel drain - 24mm hex substitute?

2022-08-22 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
If I recall correctly, I used a spark plug socket upside down. Use the socket that has the sort of hex nut machined into the top of it and then use an extension pushed in from the bottom. Might need to remove the rubber tube that is supposed to hold the spark plug so it does not fall out. Rand

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 19/08/2022 1:16 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: What product do you use to remove the conformal coating? I don't remember. Paint stripper. Oh-so-carefully! -- Jim what sort of paint stripper? wipe it on and use a brush of some sort to take it off? rinse with water and a bit of dish

[MBZ] You have to watch this

2022-08-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
https://fb.watch/e-Db6Vvh2I/ Randy ___ 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] EVIOT

2022-08-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I prefer EVIDIOT Randy On 19/08/2022 8:04 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: I just coined a new word! EViot or EVIOT- any EV driver, owner or enthusiast! Woohoo! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] More State Farm

2022-08-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Let me be the first to suggest that you shouldn't post things like that. You don't know who is searching the net for data about you. Randy On 18/08/2022 7:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I plan on raping State Farm. On 8/18/2022 7:04 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Definit

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E500 Wagon - 190k miles - $7,999

2022-08-18 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
And what is with the piles of dirt on the ground in front of the car? Randy On 18/08/2022 3:31 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Maybe clean the dog poo off the carpet too. I think most people are just generically clueless... -Curt On Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 04:26:36 PM EDT, Allan

Re: [MBZ] Sammich Man

2022-08-18 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
The $64 question is how you catch things like this early? Randy On 18/08/2022 1:20 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 7:59 AM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: Recently (last month or early this month) he posted that he was freshly diagnosed with terminal cancer,

Re: [MBZ] Oookkkkk

2022-08-18 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Yes, I agree with your original statement. I like it, but would not want it on my car. Randy On 18/08/2022 11:49 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Good call. It’s artsy, but tastefully done, I think. -D On Aug 18, 2022, at 12:46 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Much easier

Re: [MBZ] Oookkkkk

2022-08-18 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Much easier to undo than a big hole in the hood and missing original exhaust parts. Randy On 18/08/2022 10:50 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Not my cup of tea, but I think it’s cool. -D On Aug 18, 2022, at 11:22 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/mark

Re: [MBZ] A small step to the dark side: I buy a Harbor Fright battery electric lawn mower

2022-08-17 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 8/17/2022 9:00 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: The old Lawnboy probably needs the exhaust port and muffler cleaned out. It's underneath the deck. It get plugged with carbon. Rick ___ So, you dig that out and send it in to get a carbon credit? Ran

Re: [MBZ] Does This Seem Cheap?

2022-08-17 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
There is a group of them that show up at car shows around here. They mostly have had Datsun enginess installed in place of the original engines from what I have heard. Randy On 17/08/2022 1:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: There was one like that a few months ago that some rich guy fro

Re: [MBZ] Comfort Level with Older Tires

2022-08-09 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
There must be some sort of sealant that you could spray on tires to protect them from UV if you are not able to park indoors. Randy On 09/08/2022 3:11 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: When I was at the vast northern estate last week I noticed a bunch of pickup trucks parked with covers o

Re: [MBZ] The seat issue in my w210

2022-08-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 08/08/2022 12:05 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 8 Aug 2022 12:02:50 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: As I was getting ready to head out of town I fired up sds to prepare to see if there were any codes. I decided to double check the fuse(s) and discovered there are actually mu

Re: [MBZ] Maybe OT: wheel lug stud replacement

2022-08-05 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
You should be able to bang the broken chunk out with a hammer and punch. You can likely get the new one in without taking the whole thing apart. You may have to turn the hub to a point where you can get access to the hole for the stud from the back. You should be able to crank it in using a lug

Re: [MBZ] My Life Is Complete...

2022-08-05 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Are you sure it isn't the smoke stack for the diesel like the ones that stick up through the hood? Randy On 05/08/2022 1:17 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: That might give a new meaning to 'hot seat'. That big area in the back is the jet engine compartment Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: OMG. r

Re: [MBZ] My Life Is Complete...

2022-08-05 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 05/08/2022 11:30 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2022-08-05 12:09, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: It might be a hard sell point to the FAA, however, since you should never meet VR speed, and if you do "Rotate" and leave the ground, you are instantly in deep do-do. https://www.foxnews.com

Re: [MBZ] My Life Is Complete...

2022-08-05 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Contact them and ask about taking it for a test drive. Randy On 05/08/2022 9:50 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: …and I may now depart this Earthly plane, as I have seen it all. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/mercedes-benz-limo-dragster/ -D ___

Re: [MBZ] Nashville Meth? Opiates?

2022-08-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
ib via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, Aug 3, 2022, at 14:14, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 03/08/2022 2:11 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I'll hit the brakes for a deer but won't try to dodge one. I've seen too many bad wrecks/flips caused by that. Sorry deer, if you

Re: [MBZ] Nashville Meth? Opiates?

2022-08-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 03/08/2022 2:11 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, Aug 3, 2022, at 13:20, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2022-08-03 12:41, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/spring-hill-1999-mercedes-benz-e320/7516546592.html Dents from hitting a tree while d

Re: [MBZ] fuel mileage

2022-08-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
This morning I paid $169.9/l  for regular. The previous fill was, I believe, $1.79.9/l. On 03/08/2022 11:48 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 3 Aug 2022 11:12:53 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: The computer in the truck said we were down to about 11.7 l per 100 K at one point

Re: [MBZ] Way OT - what sort of toasters make you happy?

2022-08-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Thank you Craig. It is somewhat hard to believe. Randy On 03/08/2022 11:39 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 3 Aug 2022 10:45:44 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: BTW - today is our 49th wedding anniversary. Congratulations! Craig

Re: [MBZ] Way OT - what sort of toasters make you happy?

2022-08-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: We have been using a Breville toaster for several years but are becoming disenchanted with Breville due to the failure of some other Breville appliances. The Breville is acting up and my wife bought an Oster but is unhappy with it. It only wants to toast one s

Re: [MBZ] Way OT - what sort of toasters make you happy?

2022-08-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
these days. -D Sent from my iPad On Aug 3, 2022, at 11:46 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: We have been using a Breville toaster for several years but are becoming disenchanted with Breville due to the failure of some other Breville appliances. The Breville is acting up and my wife

[MBZ] fuel mileage

2022-08-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
We went to a family gathering on Sunday and came back on Monday. The trip was about 750 K so about 465 M. The computer in the truck said we were down to about 11.7 l per 100 K at one point but by the time we got home it was back up around 12.1. I filled up this morning as fuel prices have dro

[MBZ] Way OT - what sort of toasters make you happy?

2022-08-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
We have been using a Breville toaster for several years but are becoming disenchanted with Breville due to the failure of some other Breville appliances. The Breville is acting up and my wife bought an Oster but is unhappy with it. It only wants to toast one side of the bread. Reading up on t

Re: [MBZ] Washington Bans R134a

2022-08-02 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
It is going to be unpleasant once they ban air conditioning and then deodorant. Randy On 01/08/2022 9:25 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Can't buy small cans of R134a anymore in Washington state. I didn't know that. https://read.nxtbook.com/macs/action_magazine/september_october_2021/wa

Re: [MBZ] 280SEL 4.5 Re: 1978 Mercedes-Benz classic,$1,500

2022-07-28 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Try to have a good look at the floors and the underside of the car. It appears to have a couple of flat tires and that probably means it has been sitting there for a while.  Dampness under the car can ruin it in short order. A friend went to look at a nice looking older MB that had been sitting

Re: [MBZ] 1982 300D - 220k miles - $8,500

2022-07-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I hope it does not bring him back. Randy On 26/07/2022 7:15 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Pricy but looks decent. "It will literally take you anywhere and back" Elon should buy it, I hear he wants to go to Mars. https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/oak-lawn-1982-mercedes-benz-300

Re: [MBZ] W116 Half-Shafts

2022-07-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Are the boots and tool still available? Randy On 26/07/2022 4:44 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, Jul 26, 2022, at 16:38, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Have any of you folks tried the stretchy boots that special tool to install them? Yes I did this on my W123 years ago

Re: [MBZ] W116 Half-Shafts

2022-07-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Have any of you folks tried the stretchy boots that special tool to install them? Randy On 26/07/2022 8:55 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2022-07-25 21:10, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: All of the 107 114 115 116 and 123 were always the same as far as I remember and possibly the 126

Re: [MBZ] OT: Big As A Whale

2022-07-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I think I have the following story correct and not backwards: Some folks we knew from out at the lake drove big station wagons. A series of Pontiacs as I recall but one year, they showed up in a Dodge. The reason was that they could not get all of the options they wanted unless they opted for

Re: [MBZ] hood stacked, custom patina paint, AMG big fatty Doinks wearing bridge stone low profiles. Cold air swap, increased fuel injection

2022-07-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Sad I think the answer to "why" is  STUPID Randy On 25/07/2022 7:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: One word: Why? -D On Jul 25, 2022, at 8:25 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300d rat rod Turbo Diesel $7,000 This thing gets well over 40mpg. 225k and cli

Re: [MBZ] OT - Combustibles Cabinet

2022-07-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 19/07/2022 3:31 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Flammables cabinets are vented too. Carefully, through screens. I bought mine when a company I worked for closed. Cheap, IIRC. -- Jim Is there anything special about the screens? Bronze? Randy ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - Combustibles Cabinet

2022-07-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Gun Cabinet? On 19/07/2022 3:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Nope. They’re vented. Needs to be a sealed metal cabinet. Thanks for the suggestion, though. I’ll likely settle for a “regular” steel cabinet of some sort, as the flammables-rated ones are few and far between, not to men

Re: [MBZ] Electric cars

2022-07-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 19/07/2022 11:17 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: There are many other factors. How much do you drive? What is the payback time for the "free" solar power to offset fuel costs of your current vehicle? What is the opportunity cost (what else could you do with the money other than buy an E

Re: [MBZ] Girl child's 08E350

2022-07-18 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Girl child's 08E350 Tools for a fan? I don’t see the relationship. What can you fix with a fan? -D On Jul 18, 2022, at 2:49 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: At least she kept the tool set. I bought my elder son a big se

Re: [MBZ] Girl child's 08E350

2022-07-18 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
At least she kept the tool set. I bought my elder son a big set of tools as I knew he would not buy it for himself and I thought he should have it. I was visiting him and we needed some tool and I asked where the tools were. He somewhat sheepishly admitted that they had returned the tools and

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
3 Mile Island, Chernobyl, Fukushima . . . On 14/07/2022 11:25 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Wow, too bad they never built more of those. Might have helped with our energy problems. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2022, at 11:24 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:  Is that a lot? That's 50% m

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 14/07/2022 11:23 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Is that a lot? That's 50% more than the Grand Coulee Dam puts out. I would call that a lot. I bet it's noticeably smaller, too! -- Jim And hotter too. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] The combination gives the car an operating range of 84 miles 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class B 250e Hatchback 4D hatchback Blue - - $23, 990

2022-07-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
My F150 Supercrew will do over 500 miles on the standard built in tank in the summer. I have never pushed my luck to see how far it will go as I don't want to run it out. On 13/07/2022 2:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: My '76 300D with the trunk mounted aux. tank had a range of a

Re: [MBZ] The combination gives the car an operating range of 84 miles 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class B 250e Hatchback 4D hatchback Blue - - $23, 990

2022-07-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
What is the range of a 240D with the auxiliary tank in the trunk? They need to keep working on these experimental electric vehicles. On 13/07/2022 9:24 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It is a "cute" car but 84 miles?  It weighs 2 tons? https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/ctd/d/winston-

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Short 12 ga pump? Even if you are nervous, you have a good chance of hitting your target - and they make a unique noise when you load a shell. On 12/07/2022 9:11 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: She took CWP class on Saturday. I suggested talking with the sheriff to expedite the perm

Re: [MBZ] OT: 4 breakdowns in one day

2022-07-11 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Did you upsize from 5/16 to 3/8 or from 3/8 to 7/16? Randy On 11/07/2022 9:41 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: We've been gone for 2 weeks so yesterday I needed to mow the lawn. Pulled out the 1965 Snapper 308x, made 1/2 pass around the lawn and had the blade bolt come loose. I've been f

Re: [MBZ] OT RANT This makes me absolutely crazy

2022-07-11 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Voltage spike? Maybe Jim will chime in. Randy On 11/07/2022 4:57 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: No idea.  It is puzzling, I wouldn't think a part like that would fail but I guess it did. --FT On 7/11/22 5:43 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: AND . . . what caused the therm

Re: [MBZ] OT RANT This makes me absolutely crazy

2022-07-11 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
AND . . . what caused the thermister to go bad and will it happen again? We played a similar game with a Breville Breadmaker.  If my memory is correct, it too was a thermister. Breville has moved on and you cannot buy the part from them. I found a utube video where a fellow repairs the same un

Re: [MBZ] Comfort

2022-07-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
A lot, if not most, North American cars of that vintage were pretty much junk. The cars from the 1960's were better. We had a 1977 Monarch. It was not a good car. Don't really know if the comparable Chevy was any better but we test drove a Nova at the time and thought the interior on it really

Re: [MBZ] Well hell

2022-07-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
You really should watch the original Godfather movie. Randy On 08/07/2022 12:02 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: LOL. Nope, haven't see either one. On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, at 6:56 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Or Elf? -D On Jul 7, 2022, at 10:58 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wr

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz DIESEL 300CD - $25,500 (Sarasota)

2022-07-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Why would a car with 65K miles need a transmission rebuild? That along with many of the other items on the list of repairs makes me doubt the mileage claim. Randy On 08/07/2022 10:46 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: probably about right for low mileage CD On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 10:00 AM

Re: [MBZ] UHHHH 1985 Mercedes-Benz roadster,$200

2022-07-07 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/803166847757730 One of you fellows who has a "vast estate" could make some sort of dune buggy out of that for roaring about your estate. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Car Washes

2022-06-24 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 24/06/2022 2:33 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Haha my cars all turn yellow green in March or so. First the pine pollen then oak stuff, then the inchworms eating the oak leaves and shitting their output all over the cars, then they drop down on the cars on their little webs you c

Re: [MBZ] W116 driveshaft carrier bearing failure symptoms

2022-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 21/06/2022 1:29 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Would a screeching/metallic rubbing noise on turns possibly be explained by this? When it failed in my W123 it was more of a clunking noise as the driveshaft was flopping around. Would think that it would do it all the time if the driv

Re: [MBZ] I am morning 650$ cash for it that is way more than fair 2001 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Wagon 4D, $650

2022-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Too far away but it looks like it belongs on the back 40 at Kaleb's. Randy On 21/06/2022 10:34 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Son will be getting out of court ordered rehab after last drunk driving arrest and permanent loss of license. Car must be sold. [Sorry, too snarky?] Presuming it will s

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Fright

2022-06-21 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I think I would have plugged in the replacement at the store to see if it was good. Randy On 20/06/2022 11:03 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Last week when I went on a spree at HF to equip my Flagstaff shop with the requisite tools I wanted/needed to maintain my vehicles, I bought on

Re: [MBZ] 4spd - 1982 240D - $3,500 (Louisburg/Bunn)

2022-06-17 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Remove the "3" and you have Kaleb's $500 car. Randy On 17/06/2022 10:16 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: "Minor repairs" for $3500 I've started restoring it but I have too many other projects to a lot enough time to finish it. It will need new floor pans and many other more minor repa

Re: [MBZ] Cigarette lighter outlet puzzle

2022-06-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Is it a European thing? My old W115 300D socket is loose on normal plugs as well. I have always assumed that it may be some sort of metric socket rather than what we expect in NA. I think about changing it but haven't needed to do so and thus haven't yet. Randy On 15/06/2022 5:17 PM, mitch---

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 15/06/2022 1:33 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2022-06-15 13:27, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Thank you no Are you sure? Angie is a masseuse. ___ And pretty too! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sear

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Really? Curt seems to be a handy fellow. Who knows what the 2 of you might put together? Randy On 15/06/2022 12:27 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Thank you no --FT Sent from iFōn On Jun 15, 2022, at 12:02 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 15/06/2022 10:51 AM, mitch

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 15/06/2022 10:51 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2022-06-15 11:45, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Time to move further south. Easier for you folks than for us in the GWN. Can't move south? Have you tried pretending to be from Guatemala instead of Canada? And, Floyd wit

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 15/06/2022 10:51 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2022-06-15 11:45, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Time to move further south. Easier for you folks than for us in the GWN. Can't move south? Have you tried pretending to be from Guatemala instead of C

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 14/06/2022 8:30 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, we got 150 gallons of oil yesterday at $5.89. I got 4 cords of wood, my wood guy will trade my labor for wood. Last year I insulated his garage, not sure who got the better deal there. -Curt Time to move further south. Easier for

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
. . .  and everything else. What doesn't move by diesel truck these days? Randy On 14/06/2022 8:28 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: well will have to do some comparisons but I drive so little now that I am less worried. more concerned about heating oil. On Tue, Jun 14, 2022, 9:23 PM Curt

Re: [MBZ] In normal times this is a $500 car

2022-06-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 14/06/2022 7:36 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/538889371292645/ You are getting old Kaleb. What you mean by "normal times" is now "the good old days". Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Diesel travel

2022-06-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
You are obviously a hard working industrious soul. Randy On 12/06/2022 3:10 PM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: Folks, I drove the isuzu rollback from tybee to the Alabama I-20 line then to above Huntsville AL where I grabbed some presses then back to Atlanta and over to Aiken, SC all on Thu

Re: [MBZ] Looking for that shlong slapper? The pootang puller? 2011 mercedes s 550 (black mamba) - $20, 000 (Charlotte)

2022-06-10 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Rebuilt title too. On 10/06/2022 12:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It has the ugly stock 5 spoke wheels. Pass. On Fri, Jun 10, 2022 at 9:10 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: condition: *salvage* * https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-2

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

2022-06-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Maybe, you should go over and introduce him to classic old Mercedes? He could class up the junkyard a bit if he collected MBs instead of Altimas. Randy On 08/06/2022 4:39 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: One street over from me we have the neighborhood hoarder guy. His house is on a corn

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

2022-06-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
that kind of nonsense, but I'm thinking that some active response would put an end to that sort of thing right quick --FT On 6/8/22 3:35 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: However, you can appreciate his frustration at being robbed and feeling that the police are doing nothing to preven

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

2022-06-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
However, you can appreciate his frustration at being robbed and feeling that the police are doing nothing to prevent it or to catch the perpetrators. Randy On 08/06/2022 2:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It's crazy until a mom and her kids are killed during the chase. On Wed, J

Re: [MBZ] Leaky tire

2022-06-07 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Friend had a Buick with that problem with the chromed wheels for the whole time he owned it. On 07/06/2022 10:22 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I got a new set of tires for the ML a coupla weeks ago. One has been leaking down. I’m at the shop second time for a looksee. Week ago F

Re: [MBZ] Air compressor regulator

2022-06-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Milton On 6/3/2022 8:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: My Crapsman air compressor regulator has apparently failed. It seemed fine until yesteday, I had disconnected the hose at the compressor, and when I reconnected it of couse it had to pressurize the hose. I don't know why that might

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