Re: [MBZ] OT - Win10 Va Win 7

2019-12-28 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Larry Turner via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2019 9:10 AM To: Scott Ritchey via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT - Win10 Va Win 7

2019-12-27 Thread 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).

Re: [MBZ] Whinging

2019-12-26 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT - POE Setups

2019-12-26 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT - POE Setups

2019-12-26 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT - POE Setups

2019-12-25 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Goodbye Polei?

2019-12-23 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

[MBZ] OT: Cell Phones

2019-12-22 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

2019-12-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

2019-12-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > dan--- via Mercedes > Sent: Thursd

Re: [MBZ] OT house electrical issue

2019-12-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT house electrical issue

2019-12-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Question For Craig

2019-12-14 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT: Battery power in Brooklyn

2019-12-10 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Never heard of a lake exploding. > -Original Message- > 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

Re: [MBZ] OT Them Hawgs

2019-12-04 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT phone/internet and WSJ bills

2019-11-13 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] What a CF

2019-11-12 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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". > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick

Re: [MBZ] W116 scraping noise on left turns

2019-11-06 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Swaybar links? (123 and 126 have these, don't know about 116) -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes 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?

Re: [MBZ] Subaru Airbag - was Clean 300TD on BAT

2019-11-01 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] All electric cars

2019-10-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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,

Re: [MBZ] wretched ricebox WUZ: Re: (no subject)

2019-10-24 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] buying parts is starting to suck

2019-10-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Here, here. > -Original Message- > From: Curley McLain via Mercedes > > Buying parts started to suck when Q quit. It STILL sucks. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] Buzzing sound in $600E320

2019-10-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
The 126 had such an arrangement. A hose from the blower sucked air past the thermistor by the rear-view mirror. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2019 9:31 PM > To: Merc

Re: [MBZ] OT - Interior Painting

2019-10-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Tesla Model 3: More "Global Climate Change" than a Mercedes

2019-10-18 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-13 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT - road tax

2019-10-03 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Accumulators

2019-10-03 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] New Addition

2019-09-29 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] New Addition

2019-09-28 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Who needs internal combustion, anyway?

2019-09-23 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Frig keeps tripping the GFCI

2019-09-22 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Shifting

2019-09-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 190D new cruise control issue

2019-09-13 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: So I went to the Costco Optical Department ...

2019-09-09 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Meet Google Fi, a different kind of phone plan

2019-08-30 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT - Adjustable Beds

2019-08-28 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT - Adjustable Beds

2019-08-28 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] bio diesel

2019-08-28 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 722.3 trans

2019-08-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT website builder

2019-08-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

2019-08-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

2019-08-17 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT Boing 787 Investigation in SC

2019-08-09 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT Boing 787 Investigation in SC

2019-08-07 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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 >

Re: [MBZ] OT truck trans fluid

2019-07-30 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compressor water trap?

2019-07-29 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compressor water trap?

2019-07-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT lawnmower engine

2019-07-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of HVAC

2019-07-24 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
In my experience, those hotel units are very noisy compared to mini-splits. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 7:43 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Buggered Be

Re: [MBZ] Garage A/c Wuz:Test Message

2019-07-24 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] AC options for 300SD

2019-07-24 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Garage A/c Wuz:Test Message

2019-07-23 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Tell lights 200

2019-07-23 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Garage A/c Wuz:Test Message

2019-07-23 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Test Message

2019-07-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] The 123 list

2019-07-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] I'm not worried anymore. Alex Vaughn told me what to do

2019-07-18 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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:

Re: [MBZ] AC options for 300SD

2019-07-18 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT - Dumping ground

2019-07-13 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Can’t get rear axle out of hub

2019-07-13 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Part Supplier in North Carolina [AND California]

2019-07-12 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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.

Re: [MBZ] OT Dell D630 wont turn on

2019-07-11 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT Pex

2019-07-03 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT Pex

2019-07-02 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Kids not listening such as those on Fakebook

2019-06-28 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Maybe we could help

2019-06-28 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Kids not listening such as those on Fakebook

2019-06-28 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Kids not listening such as those on Fakebook

2019-06-28 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Kids not listening such as those on Fakebook

2019-06-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Why?

2019-06-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK > Don via Mercedes > Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2019 4:08 PM

Re: [MBZ] Why?

2019-06-25 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Why? Beats me. When I got a load of crap fuel (300SD 617) the tank strainer plugged up before either filter. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan > Penoff via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 7:08 AM > To: Mercedes List >

Re: [MBZ] OT non-lethal home defense

2019-06-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Soot on the Boot

2019-06-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Or fuel restriction (filter?). > -Original Message- > 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

Re: [MBZ] White Whale AC already dead

2019-06-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
No 124 experience. But if the 124 evaporator job is anything like a 126, I'd check for leaks everywhere else first. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Meade Dillon via Mercedes > Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 7:20 AM > To: Mercede

Re: [MBZ] Locked Computer

2019-06-18 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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. >

Re: [MBZ] White Whale AC already dead

2019-06-18 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] I guess I was ignorant at some point too

2019-06-18 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
So that's what I've been doing wrong! > -Original Message- > From: Floyd Thursby > > Do you wear a blue jacket while you are working on your cars? > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] OT Plan Bee

2019-06-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2019 6:55 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Max Dillon > 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

Re: [MBZ] OT Plan Bee

2019-06-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT Bees

2019-06-14 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Compressor or expansion valve?

2019-06-09 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] OT Wimps

2019-06-07 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Compressor or expansion valve?

2019-06-06 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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--

Re: [MBZ] Compressor or expansion valve?

2019-06-02 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Mono valve? > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > 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

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft is the same as a crank shaft

2019-06-02 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Chebby brakes

2019-05-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I think moving from MA to CA would make you a two-time loser. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Curt Raymond via Mercedes > Sent: Monday, May 27, 2019 2:02 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List ; Mercedes > Discussion List > Cc: Curt R

Re: [MBZ] Flood

2019-05-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Chebby brakes

2019-05-25 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Chebby brakes

2019-05-24 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Chebby brakes

2019-05-24 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> 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/

Re: [MBZ] Chebby brakes

2019-05-24 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Remember that the MC has two sections (front and back brakes). Sounds like one of them isn't working. > -Original Message- > 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

Re: [MBZ] Chebby brakes

2019-05-22 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Today's ML500 Abuse

2019-05-22 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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). > -Original Message- > From: Curley McLain via Mercedes > > Drain

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-16 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
You won't find many (or any?) like Rusty. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 10:40 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Andrew Strasfogel > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Happy Bi

Re: [MBZ] OT spark plugs 1996 Infiniti I30

2019-05-11 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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. > -Original Message- > From: G Mann via Mercedes > > Tech

Re: [MBZ] OT spark plugs 1996 Infiniti I30

2019-05-11 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Meade Dillon via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum leak no booster no shut off.

2019-05-10 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
As I recall, the older diaphragm style was rebuildable but the newer piston style was not rebuildable but should last longer. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan > Streib via Mercedes > Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 2:12 PM > To:

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