a USB with the SSD
outside the computer you'll need a docking station or hard drive adapter to
power the SSD and translate USB to SATA.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Larry Turner via Mercedes
Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2019 9:10 AM
To: Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
In my experience, a SSD is the easiest way to speed up a PC,
I had 3 PCs (2 notebooks and a desktop) still running Win 7. The desktop and
one (newer) notebook upgraded to Win 10 just fine. The older notebook was
incompatible in some way and defaulted back to Win 7 (and still runs fine in
7).
As I recall, it is illegal for ordinary citizens to carry firearms on post
office property. Ambiguous signs are no excuse.
On Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 00:17 OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
> Does the phrase "go postal" ring any bells?
>
> On Thu, Dec 26, 2019 at 11:11 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes <
> merc
d camera and NVR solution would probably make more sense and be
> less troublesome since it would be a complete system and not a collection of
> disparate parts.
>
> More to study…
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Dec 26, 2019, at 12:29 AM, Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
&g
As Dan mentions, one of the key up-front decisions is if you want to control
your imagery or let a third party hold it in the cloud (generally with a
monthly cost). Even with (alleged) Chinese spyware, you can use VLANs and a
VPN to keep your imagery private, providing you record in-house. The
IMO, POE is the only way to go. It is much neater than a bunch of individual
POE injectors. Buy a 1000 ft roll of Cat5e cable ($50), a bunch of RJ-45
terminals ($10), and a crimp tool ($15) and build your own cables unless your
setup lends itself to pre-made cables. Beware fan noise if the sw
As I recall, China has a serious (and irreversible) way of dealing with
corporate execs that get caught screwing up.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Curley McLain via Mercedes
> Sent: Monday, December 23, 2019 2:45 PM
> To: Randy
I have little experience with smart phone handsets. To date, I've owned a
Moto G4 and now a G7 (both Android). These cost about $200 new but I see
Apple and other Android handsets selling for close to $1K.
Can anyone explain how these high-priced handsets are better than the econo
models I kno
I would add Republic to that list. Especially if good Wi-Fi available where
you spend the most time.
For a land line OOMA reduced my cost a lot ($50 to $15 a month) and provides
additional useful features.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On
The highly-recommended Kohler Cimarron I had installed in 2006 is prone to
getting plugged up. Don't know why, exactly. Easily fixed with plunger but
annoying.
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> dan--- via Mercedes
> Sent: Thursd
Maybe this is the lighted tester:
https://smile.amazon.com/Elitexion-Outlet-Circuit-Receptacle-Tester/dp/B01D2EDB1U/
It's a crude device but handy because it's small and checks polarity
(ground-neutral-hot) in addition to just indicating if power is on.
I also like those non-contact voltage tes
Breakers do go bad sometimes. But first check by pushing the breaker to the
full off position and then back on. Many times a tripped breaker will
appear to still be on, at least visually.
On Sun, Dec 15, 2019, 13:33 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I figured if there
I've used passive (ram air operated) deer whistles for years. Hard to quantify
things that don't happen but I haven't had deer problems while many others
have. Like the powered version the whistle is supposed to alert deer before
they get startled and bolt into the road. I live on a rural roa
Never heard of a lake exploding.
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 1:20 PM
> To: G Mann via Mercedes
> Cc: Curt Raymond
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Battery power in Brookly
Dangerous game!
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of clay
> via Mercedes
> Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2019 4:14 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Cc: clay
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Them Hawgs
>
> TX should arrange for massed groups
Karl, What does the cloud key do? I have three ubiquiti access points that I
manage from one PC. What added capability does cloud key provide? I find
ubiquiti equipment is much better than their documentation. Scott
> -Original Message-
> From: Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
>
> I put
A LEO at a recent community watch meeting explained that police actually
respond and report (vs protect and serve). At that point one attendee
disagreed, saying he had actually "been served".
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick
Swaybar links? (123 and 126 have these, don't know about 116)
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Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 1:27 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Mitch Haley
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W116 scraping noise on left turns
Brake pads?
In fairness, digital electronics systems aren't that easy to diagnose,
especially without the special (dealer) test equipment. Even with the test
equipment, many pros end up swapping the wrong part$ (or so I hear). There's
no substitute for experience.
The airbag light in my 08 Outback star
It's good the pumps would run and food stay cold. But better have cash.
Credit cards won't work without a data hookup/ Does anyone still have
imprinters?
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan
> Penoff via Mercedes
> Sent: Sunday,
I think the problem is more cultural than industrial. If the US loses it will
be because leadership was not committed to win. In most regards the US
equipment during WWII that was qualitatively inferior to allies and the axis
powers. But the rate of US WWII production is astounding: a new Lib
Here, here.
> -Original Message-
> From: Curley McLain via Mercedes
>
> Buying parts started to suck when Q quit. It STILL sucks.
>
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The 126 had such an arrangement. A hose from the blower sucked air past the
thermistor by the rear-view mirror.
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> Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2019 9:31 PM
> To: Merc
I've had good luck with those paint-in-handle rollers, there are several
brands, like Paint Stick.
https://www.amazon.com/HomeRight-PaintStick-EZ-Twist-C800952-M-Applicator/dp/B0102ZBALA
The long handle lets you reach high areas without a ladder. The handle (like a
big syringe) stores a lot of p
Reminds me of a TV mystery where hospital patients died mysteriously day after
day at about the same time. It turned out that he cleanin lady unplugged
ventilators temporarily so she could plug in the vacuum.
On a serious note, I have the important loads (well pump, fridge etc.) on a
sub-panel
I read this recently: If you raise your kids you can spoil your grandkids.
But if you spoil your kids you will raise your grandchildren.
> -Original Message-
> From: OK Don via Mercedes
>
> We were laughing our asses off when our most rebellious daughter called and
> said "I'm becomin
He main fact is that hydrogen is an energy storage medium, not an energy
source. The discussion needs to focus on energy sources with storage as a
secondary issue.
> -Original Message-
> From: Raymond via Mercedes
>
> How much land do you need to cover with solar panels to make a rea
My advice is to connect the hydraulic lines ( hand tight) while the
mounting screws are very lose. Also, expect to get some oil on you.
On Thu, Oct 3, 2019, 13:55 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I tried to order Wurth alloy wheel paint but was rebuffed by the onl
On the driver's side firewall there is a switchover valve inline in the
tube that goes from the manifold to the ALDA. Make sure the rubber bits
that connect the hard lines to the switchover valve are airtight.
Otherwise the ALDA will not see the boost pressure and will not inject
enough fuel.
On
There is an old joke about a doctor who arrives home after a double shift only
to find his basement flooded. The doctor calls an emergency plumber who
arrives promptly. The plumber fixes the leak in about an hour and .hands the
doctor a bill for $700.
The doctor is floored by the cost and exc
Some kids are college material and some aren't. IMO, it's criminal to conn a
kid into running up tens of thousands of student loans to "study" useless stuff
that will not make them employable.
I think there are two systemic failures in the current US educational
establishment: the kids never
Traditional political saviors need to insure they never actually solve the
problem (or they will no longer be needed). That's why impossible problems
(like climate change) are the ideal basis for campaigns.
> -Original Message-
> From: Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who
I have had several receptacle-style GFCIs fail: some were occasional nuisance
trips and some were hard failures; I suspect lightning was a factor. I have
not had a circuit-breaker-style GFCI fail (there is always a first time). I
did have an old kitchen hand mixer that routinely popped the GF
If it's like my 82 SD, there is a mechanical (cable or rod) linkage from the
throttle that controls the shift points and a vacuum signal (from the injection
pump) that controls shift firmness. The vacuum signal uses the vacuum pump, a
restriction, and a variable leak (also controlled by throttl
My 82 300 SD did something similar which (I believe) was a poor connection for
the speed sense signal on the back of the speedo. Wacking the dash would make
it come and go.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Kaleb Striplin via Mer
It's hard to beat Zenni for sunglasses, computer glasses, and backup glasses.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> Sent: Monday, September 09, 2019 2:06 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Cc: Andrew
The Republic cell plan (that I learned about here) is $15 a mo + $5/GB cell
data. Includes unlimited text and calls over cell. All wifi data is free and
will use wifi (vs cell) when available. Can bring your own phone if it's one
of many supported.
I've been very satisfied, especially sinc
ey use I
> often wake up in pain. With our mattress at home, I never wake up in pain.
>
> On 8/28/2019 6:18 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote:
> > Kaleb,
> >
> > Can you comment on the durability of that mattress system?
> >
> > SWMBO and I notice t
Kaleb,
Can you comment on the durability of that mattress system?
SWMBO and I notice that new mattresses start out comfortable but definite
depressions develop in conventional mattresses (within a year or so) and the
mattress becomes less comfortable. We find the "broken in" mattress is mor
What about road taxes for electric vehicles?
> -Original Message-
> From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] bio diesel
>
> Do they happen to put a cost on the labor hours required to "brew your own"?
> How about addressing the morality of avoiding road taxes that pay for the
In case this helps, here's a link to a 722.3 doc I found some time in the past:
http://kittrellcommunitywatch.com/722.3.pdf or
http://kittrellcommunitywatch.dyndns.org/722.3.pdf or
Scott
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Curle
I use a free html editor called KompoZer. It's free but requires some
understanding of how html works. If you see a page (online, for example) you
like you can save and then edit it for your needs. I haven't tried any of the
page builders.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailt
Twist: Chain not sharpened right or worn more on one set of teeth than the
other.
Probably should replace chain if old one wasn't oiled and maybe overheated.
Fix the oiler. Excess heat comes from dull chain.
Get the proper chain file if you don't have one.
If you watch pros they may shar
Regular household silicone is acidic (smells like vinegar) and will promote
rust. Marine silicone should be OK rut wise, but hard to remove.
> -Original Message-
> From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> Not sure if I am correct as I am just repeating something I was told by a
> fellow
> wh
Caves of Steel?
On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 18:43 Clay Monroe via Mercedes
wrote:
> They may be known as the non-reproductive generation. Too engaged with
> screens to actually connect in the flesh. Reminds me of an Asimov book. I
> think it was “Robots of Dawn”. The humans each lived in their own
Back in the day, we had an incentive program to make good progress in school.
Oddly enough it was called Selective Service.
> -Original Message-
> From: Clay Monroe via Mercedes
>...
> All because the schools could not graduate much more than 17% of their
> population in a reasonable am
Well said. The good news is Uncle Sam has a pipeline to develop pilots with
skill, experience, and intuition. Other countries, not so much.
> -Original Message-
> From: Curley McLain via Mercedes
>
> And therein is the problem with software trying to run airplanes.I prefer
> a
>
Basically how I change power steering fluid.
On Tue, Jul 30, 2019, 10:40 Allan Streib via Mercedes
wrote:
> Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes:
>
> > I got this method from a Ford factory manual in the 1990s.
> > Drain and change filter, if applicable (my Cruze doesn't have a readily
> replaceable
PVC gets quite soft at 150-200F. I have shaped the gray conduit stuff with
just a heat gun.
On Mon, Jul 29, 2019, 22:04 Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> DVW That is NOT Sch 40, and not near sch 80. Try it with Sch 40 and
> report back.
>
> We had trouble with 1 1/2
There are easy options for this. For my little horizontal tank (very close to
ground) I replaced the stock drain valve with one that's operated by a lanyard:
just pull until only dry air comes out. Also, Harbor Freight has a setup that
plumbs into the unloader to burp a little wet air from th
Exactly. Happened to my edger. Yes; replace oil. You can get a carb rebuild
kit that includes the rubber washer that seals against the needle valve but
replacing the carb (with new) is a better option, IMO. Google mower model or
look on eBay. I rebuilt twice before I replaced the whole carb
In my experience, those hotel units are very noisy compared to mini-splits.
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> Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 7:43 AM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Cc: Buggered Be
e got a two car garage, high ceiling. Not
> sure if
> there is any insulation in the walls, I probably should insulate the garage
> doors.
> --
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
>
> On July 23, 2019 10:27:26 PM EDT, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> wrote:
> >I installed a
My 79 123 (TD) and 82 126 (SD), had the same R4 compressor setup. MBZ version
has metric threads in addition to the inverted oil pickup compared to the GM
version. As I recall Pierre was a fan of CompressorWorks and sealing washers
(vs ordinary O-rings) where the manifold bolts to the R4 compr
When I installed a Pioneer (HighSEER.com) mini split HighSEER strongly
recommended installing a surge suppressor in the breaker box. My Pioneer
outdoor unit looks exactly like the new Mitsubishi unit at our church..
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz
Money has very little to do with it; look where the money actually goes. As
long as equality is more important than quality things will not improve.
Parenting (motivation. expectations, and consequences) matters. Otherwise, why
do some minorities (like Asians) do so well while others (no name
I installed a 12K mini-split heat pump in my "barn" outbuilding a couple of
years back and It's worked well for me so far. The kit was about $600 And it
comes as a 120v 10 amp unit or a 220v 5 amp unit. . It required a 2 inch hole
for wires and refrigerant lines between the indoor and outdoor
Exactly. Also, add-on fans can disrupt the normal "eves-to-ridge" thermosiphon
that's supposed to ventilate the attic.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan
> Penoff via Mercedes
> Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 9:08 PM
> To: Okie Be
Puts me in mind of this quote, attributed to Arabian:
“He who knows not, and knows not that he knows not, is a fool; shun him.
He who knows not, and knows that he knows not, is a student; Teach him.
He who knows, and knows not that he knows, is asleep; Wake him.
He who knows, and knows that he kn
9L, no sweat. If you really have too much gasoline in the tank it will stop
running. I know.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Karl
> Wittnebel via Mercedes
> Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2019 3:30 PM
> To: mercedes@okiebenz com
> Cc:
You'll want a thermometer or two. You don't want the evaporator running below
freezing. The O-rings where the manifold bolts to the compressor are an issue
because of the vibration of Diesels. There is a version that is a metal washer
with O-ring on the inner diameter that is more robust. I
It's amazing how "popularity" and "style" routinely overcome logic and common
sense.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Curley McLain via Mercedes
> Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2019 2:28 PM
> To: Mercedes_Discussion_List
> Cc: Curle
Kroil and patience?
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2019 1:46 PM
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com
> Cc: Kaleb Striplin
> Subject: [MBZ] Can’t get rear axle
I took a quick look at this site (being a NC resident now) but I found it hard
to find the right part and I didn't see the source (e.g. Lemforder or URO). By
right part, he lists models (like 300SD) but we all know there were several
different versions of that model that use different parts.
Li ion Batts will become bricks if discharged too deep. New generic eBay
Batts are reasonable. My laptops run fine on the charger with batt
removed. I had similar symptoms that turned out to be the cable on the
charger.
On Thu, Jul 11, 2019, 19:05 Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebe
Depends. My well water is slightly acid, not enough to be unhealthy but enough
to eat copper pipes (especially thin wall - type M). The 40-year old copper in
my house developed leaks, especially flexible tubing but the rigid stuff broke
easily too. I replaced all with PEX or black poly for th
I did a few PEX joints and I used those copper bands that get compressed over
the PEX joint by a special crimping tool like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/IWISS-Crimping-Suitable-Sharkbite-Standards/dp/B0759GM5NL
The tool cost more back then and the jaws were held in by set screws. Never
had a
It would be east to make the case that "higher education" with government
monopoly student loans is an effective way to enslave younger generations.
> clay wrote:
> > Higher education is being wasted ... They do not expand on the knowledge
> base in any appreciable manner. Just seem to build a l
The best (and possibly cheapest) way to boost to a NA617 is to remove the old
engine and transmission and replace with a factory turbo engine and
transmission from a recycler.
Just adding boost won't do anything unless a turbo injection pump is added too.
But then a boost signal would be neede
It would be east to make the case that "higher education" with government
monopoly student loans is an effective way to enslave younger generations.
> clay wrote:
> > Higher education is being wasted ... They do not expand on the knowledge
> base in any appreciable manner. Just seem to build a l
ss it along to the next providers of useful
> service to humanity.
> >
> > clay
> >
> > > On Jun 27, 2019, at 4:57 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> &g
College makes sense for doctors, engineers, architects, etc. But IMO, very few
people need a BA ( at least very few compared to the number now enrolled).
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I have used Racor fuel filters on boats. But that is a more severe environment
with big vented tanks that can condense a lot of water.
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK
> Don via Mercedes
> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2019 4:08 PM
Why? Beats me. When I got a load of crap fuel (300SD 617) the tank strainer
plugged up before either filter.
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> Penoff via Mercedes
> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 7:08 AM
> To: Mercedes List
>
Especially considering legal costs.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mitch > Haley
>
> I suspect it's a lot cheaper to kill them than to blind them.
> Mitch.
>
> > On June 20, 2019 at 5:07 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > This would rapidly disable any unwanted visito
Or fuel restriction (filter?).
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Meade
> Dillon via Mercedes
> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 9:49 AM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Cc: Meade Dillon
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Soot on the Boot
>
> May al
No 124 experience. But if the 124 evaporator job is anything like a 126, I'd
check for leaks everywhere else first.
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 7:20 AM
> To: Mercede
It's brute force but you should be able to remove the old hard drive then stick
it in a docking station (connected to another computer) and pull files off the
drive. After that wipe the old drive and install a fresh OS.
Or you could boot from a bootable CD or USB and get the files that way.
>
OE hose sets are co$tly but a hose shop can put new hoses on your old metal
fittings for much less.
When my 82 300SD did something similar (sudden leak) the fault was one of those
rubber flex hoses at the metal fitting.
I understand the manifold that bolts to the compressor is a problem area,
es
So that's what I've been doing wrong!
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> From: Floyd Thursby
>
> Do you wear a blue jacket while you are working on your cars?
>
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Plan Bee
>
> That's a great story Scott! You should contact your local newspaper to
> see if they would like to run an article.
> --
> Max Dillon
I tried to get rid of my bees at first. Gad several bee-keepers come to get
them. They removed a bunch each time but never got them all. I decided to try
to kill the ones remaining. I killed a bunch but many still remained. Finally
I decided to co-exist. They are right over our bedroom (I
A different slant: I live in an antebellum house (somewhat updated) and there
have been bees in the wall for over 100 years. Given that time frame they must
be American honey bees. They are not aggressive unless you rile them up, like
my roofer did last fall. I guess they don't like nail guns
Freeze12, installed clip light leak sealer. Making ice cubes now, but
> still had the occasional hot blast. Found the better radiator hose
> pincher, put that on the heater core hose, hot blast is gone. 44 degree
> F vent temps this morning, but not very hot yet.
> --
> Max Dillon
Not completely the kids' fault. Their dads (and moms) didn't teach them. Much
stuff is no longer fixable (i.e. throw away). Regulations make many potential
DIY projects illegal. Expensive (and dealer-only) test equipment needed for
many tasks. Planned (or maybe just negligent) obsolescence
frost button to verify.
> > --
> > Max Dillon
> > Charleston SC
> >
> > On June 3, 2019 2:48:10 AM EDT, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >Mono valve?
> > >
> > >> -Original Message--
Mono valve?
> -Original Message-
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> Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2019 2:25 PM
> To: Mercedes
> Cc: Meade Dillon
> Subject: [MBZ] Compressor or expansion valve?
>
> The White Whale, aka 124.193, a
In subs they cook with peanut oil; smoke point 450 F. Grape and avocado oil
come close.
> On Sat, Jun 1, 2019 at 2:18 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > We've started using avocado oil for most purposes, but olive oil is
> > best when you need that flavor to po
I think moving from MA to CA would make you a two-time loser.
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> Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2019 2:02 AM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List ; Mercedes
> Discussion List
> Cc: Curt R
Having had some experience with cars, boats, and high water, I can't imagine
the maintenance/corrosion-control needed to keep one of these in good shape.
Also, the amphicar (at least) doesn't look very seaworthy. What you really
want is a DUWK :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DUKW
> -Orig
Disks require a lot more hydraulic pressure than drums. With disks up front
and drums in the back the proportioning valve reduces pressure to the drums and
applies the drums first. I suspect the disks would get little hydraulic
pressure until pressure to the drums builds.
> -Original Mess
ch info on exactly what is tied into that
> light.
>
> On 5/24/2019 9:27 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote:
> > Remember that the MC has two sections (front and back brakes). Sounds
> like one of them isn't working.
> >
> >> -Original Message-
&g
> parking
> brake is on or if there is a braking issue. I wonder if there is some switch
> somewhere in the system that if the pedal goes too far to the floor it turns
> the
> light on. I can't seem to find much info on exactly what is tied into that
> light.
>
> On 5/
Remember that the MC has two sections (front and back brakes). Sounds like one
of them isn't working.
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 4:42 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion Lis
Your technique is OK with a brand new master cylinder but an old master
cylinder will be rough beyond the range routinely wiped by the piston. That
rough area will often ruin the seal.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Kaleb C. S
Bingo. If you want to get the crap out of the cooling system pull the lower
hose at the lowest point (usually the radiator). In my experience it's best to
refill through the big top hose (disconnected at the radiator).
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> From: Curley McLain via Mercedes
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> Drain
You won't find many (or any?) like Rusty.
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> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 10:40 AM
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Happy Bi
Had local independent shop replace noisy Subaru wheel hub (discussed here
previously). I watched and they didn't seem to mind. The tech used anti-seize
on new bearing, axle splines, and wheel studs. I'll use that place again.
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> From: G Mann via Mercedes
>
> Tech
The coefficient of expansion for aluminum is about twice that for iron. Metal
softening aside, this implies steel plugs in an aluminum head should be less
tight when hot.
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> Meade Dillon via Mercede
As I recall, the older diaphragm style was rebuildable but the newer piston
style was not rebuildable but should last longer.
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> Streib via Mercedes
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