Re: [MBZ] a wagon for max

2013-03-04 Thread Tim Crone
On Mar 3, 2013 9:51 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Maybe he secretly hopes I'll buy this and then buy his rusty '79 wagon, and Maybe he'll secretly give me a price on that rusty 79 wagon, and I can use the proceeds from the sale of the SDL to make that no longer his problem. ;)

Re: [MBZ] a wagon for max

2013-03-04 Thread Tim Crone
Maybe he'll secretly give me a price on that rusty 79 wagon, and I can use the proceeds from the sale of the SDL to make that no longer his problem. ;) Best, Tim Took pictures the other day On Mar 3, 2013 9:51 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Maybe he secretly hopes I'll buy this

Re: [MBZ] Leaky master cylinder?

2013-03-04 Thread Tim Crone
On Mar 3, 2013 3:03 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have a pressure bleeder (Eazi-Bleed) but I don't like doing it, after I had a problem with a cap the topped off under pressure one time and sprayed brake fluid all over the place (and we all know how destructive that can be to painted

Re: [MBZ] Any Costco Members?

2013-03-12 Thread Tim Crone
On Mar 12, 2013 3:25 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: If so, would you let me use your membership so I can buy something? http://www.costco.com/.product.100016149.html Thanks! Sure, I'll reply offlist. I think you'll have to have it shipped to my house first. :) -Tim

Re: [MBZ] NOT BENZ -- weird battery/starter? issue on Suburban

2013-03-23 Thread Tim Crone
Could it be a towing relay of some kind? Best, Tim On Mar 23, 2013 5:14 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: That is bizarre if the noise is originating from the ABS. I wonder if some other component is also powered from that circuit. Normally ABS only has sensors at wheels, and one

Re: [MBZ] System rebooted and back online

2013-03-23 Thread Tim Crone
Just catching up myself, welcome back! Glad you are doing well! Best, Tim On Mar 22, 2013 3:25 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: You may have thought I was talking about a computer, but I wasn't! :-) I had my neck surgery on Pi Day and came through that well. I was released from the

Re: [MBZ] my recent 300td travels

2013-03-31 Thread Tim Crone
On Mar 31, 2013 1:51 PM, Rick Hawkins Java macj...@aol.com wrote: OK, so yesterday, we replaced the driver's glass and changed the oil. I have a used bare mirror glass for the outside mirror. What is the best way to attach that to the mirror unit? If you have the backing plate there is a trick

Re: [MBZ] MB Tex

2013-04-04 Thread Tim Crone
On Apr 3, 2013 6:32 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: 1989 240Ddriver's seat. Eh? Thanks, Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts usy8upy2

2013-04-04 Thread Tim Crone
I've never belted a turntable, but the belts for sewing machines come one-size and you cut them to length with scissors, then attach with a staple (from the outside of course). If you have the room maybe you can get a too-long belt that is the approximate shape and width, and try something

Re: [MBZ] W140 is now a classic

2013-04-04 Thread Tim Crone
In NC, you're an antique at 35! Don't even have to get an annual inspection... On Apr 1, 2013 8:31 PM, Rusty Cullens rustycull...@gmail.com wrote: Of course you are! -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Monday, April 01,

Re: [MBZ] Becker Rocks!

2013-04-04 Thread Tim Crone
Right, Europa, not Mexico. Sorry about that. Are those things really $595? I should have Ed fix up my two. Best, Tim On Apr 4, 2013 6:17 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: A W115 is most certainly a Europa of some kind. Either mono or Stereo, depending on the how the car was

Re: [MBZ] OM601 crate

2013-04-04 Thread Tim Crone
GVWR on my 87 SDL is 4330, with a 930lb carrying capacity; 4560 on my 77 300D, which also lists 930lb. My Frod e350 is 5602lb curb weight, by comparison. What is the weight delta between a turbo 617 and a 603? Best, Tim On Apr 4, 2013 1:39 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Let's stop

Re: [MBZ] Spare Key for 2004 Mercedes E320

2013-04-04 Thread Tim Crone
... So why can't the keys be reprogrammed? Seems like you could replace a ROM if you had a programmer? Do they really provide an extra $500 of security to a vehicle? Best, Tim On Mar 27, 2013 10:25 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Try Trent at the Q number 800 741 5252. Q used to be

Re: [MBZ] Becker Rocks!

2013-04-05 Thread Tim Crone
The radio slides back into the recess slightly. There is a horizontal piece behind the front panel that you lock in with two vertical strips of metal, which press against the top and bottom of the console, just above and below the radio cutout. In other words, the cutout should be the height of

[MBZ] OT: DOS games was Re: OT: States Rights coming back?

2013-04-05 Thread Tim Crone
I remember Lemmings, I'm surprised that never made it to Android or iOS. OTOH zaxxon only came to Android a few months ago so maybe it is on its way. I recently discovered gog.com, hunting a game I only vaguely remembered from my wasted youth (Martian Dreams, if you are wondering). It is very

Re: [MBZ] Becker Rocks!

2013-04-11 Thread Tim Crone
My 74 and 77 both had Becker Mexico units that did not work. Some of that was due to the tuning cable stretching, so I'm not sure how long I think a refurbished model would last. I put in the same Becker as is in the SDL, I am happier. Be sure to ground the security pins first! Looks good IMO,

[MBZ] Another oil thread

2013-04-12 Thread Tim Crone
I came off the interstate (a few miles but it was hot) and noticed that I was idling at 15. That's a bit low but not crazy low. Oil is ~500 miles. I started driving again - no driving issue, but pressure gauge was jumping from 15-30. I pulled into a gas station, opened hood - the entire driver

Re: [MBZ] Oh Lord wontcha buy me an electric Benz

2013-04-12 Thread Tim Crone
On Fri, Apr 12, 2013 at 9:59 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: my friends all drive diesels, I must make amends My father-in-law played my kids this song when we got our first MB; they heard All my friends ride horses, so that's how they sang it for the next couple

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: OT-Another reason I no longer fly

2013-04-12 Thread Tim Crone
Date: Apr 12, 2013 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT-Another reason I no longer fly To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: When my father and I were taking flight lessons the instructor told us, if you don't have time to drive, you don't have time to fly. I don't think he meant commercial,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Grndson grad school

2013-04-12 Thread Tim Crone
On Apr 12, 2013 6:40 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: # 1 Grndson graduating from UNC-CH May 12 - international affairs and linguistics; all of the schools ('bout 8 or 9) he applied to for grad school accepted him, but UNC-CH made the best overall offer (certainly, the most affordable) - one

Re: [MBZ] OT: CNC mill made from LEGOs

2013-04-12 Thread Tim Crone
Start a youtube channel? I recently gave away my LJ5 but I'm sure I could find another somewhere. What kind of software do you use? Best, Tim On Apr 12, 2013 12:20 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I made a vid the other day of it cutting the box lids but it is

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-12 Thread Tim Crone
As a corporate instruction consumer, I appreciate my instructors but I don't see them long enough to be able to do something annually. I do like the sentiment, though - I will try to remember to send my instructors holiday emails this year. And, in that vein, when is MBZ knowledge contributor

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-12 Thread Tim Crone
Wrong account again, sorry. 77 300D. I need to register the other account so I don't get dropped when sending from my phone, it looks like it sent in my threads but I guess it is sitting in Kaleb's queue. :( Thanks, Tim -- Forwarded message -- From: Tim Crone t...@crone.us Date

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-13 Thread Tim Crone
and one on the oil radiator... But since I couldn't get either to budge I will try to add some anti sieze as someone suggested. I assume wisdom says do both at the same time? Thanks all! Tim On Apr 12, 2013 9:22 PM, Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: Wrong account again, sorry. 77 300D. I need

Re: [MBZ] OT-Another reason I no longer fly

2013-04-14 Thread Tim Crone
When my father and I were taking flight lessons the instructor told us, if you don't have time to drive, you don't have time to fly. I don't think he meant commercial, though. I'm not sure I'd have made it to India in my 300D. Best, Tim On Apr 11, 2013 10:46 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread Tim Crone
the pan enough for the pump to not be able to suck up enough oil. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Apr 12, 2013, at 9:01 AM, Tim Crone

Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread Tim Crone
, check those first. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: I came off the interstate (a few miles but it was hot) and noticed that I was idling at 15. That's a bit low but not crazy low. Oil is ~500 miles. I started driving

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-15 Thread Tim Crone
Per Rusty's site I need the older, NLA version of the cooler line. Am I able to use the newer version and re-route it, or do I just have to hope I don't break these fittings? Thanks, Tim On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Probably not, as you have a fitting

Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread or sorts - leaking

2013-04-15 Thread Tim Crone
would spray it back and might allow the fan to disperse it in a manner one would find hard to pin point. clay On Apr 12, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: On 12/04/2013 11:01 AM, Tim Crone wrote: I came off the interstate (a few miles but it was hot) and noticed that I was idling

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Returned mail: User unknown

2013-04-15 Thread Tim Crone
Did your Verizon address get added to the list at some point, perhaps, and now dan.penoff at Gmail doesn't work? Or someone was playing a prank on you and registered the Gmail address, and now it has expired? Maybe Verizon is ticked at Google over the gigabit thing and is blocking Gmail. In any

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-15 Thread Tim Crone
On Apr 13, 2013 8:03 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: oldest son, who considers himself a hard core gamer, was salivating over the i7 package this afternoon. Do you want to sell me that processor, Dad? he asked me today Versus having it sit on your desk until you get around to buying

[MBZ] Oil cooler lines

2013-04-20 Thread Tim Crone
I took off the oil cooler lines for my 77 300D. It looks like some threads stripped, there are probably enough at the bottom to get the oil cooler back together. There is a fix listed on peachparts that involves tapping threads for new connectors, has anyone done that? Also, the lower hose (old

Re: [MBZ] Glue for Instrument Cluster Faceplate

2013-04-20 Thread Tim Crone
Smart. I still have a gluey thumb print on my 300D's mirror from where I touched it. I think this thread has been punishing for everyone. Y'all drive safe now! Best, -Tim On Apr 20, 2013 6:50 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Not going to touch that one :-) BUT, I did opt for

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler lines

2013-04-21 Thread Tim Crone
On Apr 21, 2013 7:23 AM, Tim Crone wrote: I think the oil cooler itself is the same. I was lucky enough to find an 85 SD in the pnp yesterday. Someone already pulled the oil cooler, but after two hours of contortions I was able to pull the lines (definitely the new version) without having

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E 320 4matic visit to Dealership Service Clinic......found bad Front Axles / Springs...........$5, 308.80 to fix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2013-04-21 Thread Tim Crone
For once I have to disagree with Loren. :) My 94 Mazda used to eat axles, I had no better experience with OE versus bottom of the barrel. (I understand I'm comparing Mazda OE to Mercedes OE, but yours broke in 77k.) There was an axle shop that did boots only if there was no noise, can't say I

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler lines

2013-04-21 Thread Tim Crone
On Sun, Apr 21, 2013 at 7:24 AM, Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: On Apr 21, 2013 7:23 AM, Tim Crone wrote: I think the oil cooler itself is the same. I was lucky enough to find an 85 SD in the pnp yesterday. Someone already pulled the oil cooler, but after two hours of contortions I

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

2013-04-22 Thread Tim Crone
That's amazing work... But I'd have driven it around with half the hood polished for a few days, just to see people react. Best, Tim On Apr 21, 2013 11:37 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: The Mercedes Martha Stewart has returned with a vengeance! See the results of Martha's attack on the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Vietnam Veterans Memorial

2013-04-25 Thread Tim Crone
On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 10:13 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Thnks, glad to have the opportunity. Wilton My sister is involved in a big homeschool coop in Harnett County, would you be interested in presenting to them? They could probably make a day trip out of it, not sure what all is

Re: [MBZ] OT - Vietnam Veterans Memorial

2013-04-27 Thread Tim Crone
... ;) Best, Tim On Apr 25, 2013 6:10 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Maybe so. What ages are the children; I was thinking high school, etc. 'You think younger would/could understand it OK? Wilton - Original Message - From: Tim Crone bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes Discussion List

[MBZ] W123 oil cooler threads

2013-05-02 Thread Tim Crone
As Curt predicted, I stripped the threads of my oil cooler. I am getting a used one off eBay, should show up shortly. When I install this puppy, should I use some kind of anti suite agent? Or is that futile, or even counter productive? Thanks, Tim ___

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: 124 Cruise control

2013-05-06 Thread Tim Crone
Drive it next time you come to Chapel Hill, we can do it together. Then you can replace my evaporator. -Tim Just kidding about the evaporator On May 6, 2013 9:00 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Thanks. Not looking forward to trying to get under there. My CIDP and hand tremor make it

Re: [MBZ] Directional/Hazard Relay for '80 240D

2013-05-06 Thread Tim Crone
Is it the same as the silver relays in the engine compartment? I have a bunch of them, I think they are used throughout the car. If no one knows, I will check the number next time I'm inside the 300D. Thanks, Tim On May 6, 2013 5:28 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone have a

Re: [MBZ] AC time

2013-05-09 Thread Tim Crone
On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:14 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I am getting the boy's 84 300SD back on the road, to become the girl's, and wanted to try to sort the AC. It was working when we bought it, but the charge leaked down (R-12) so I wanted to try to get it

Re: [MBZ] AC time

2013-05-09 Thread Tim Crone
On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 12:34 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Yes I have the Freeze 12 and that is what I meant by some other stuff whose name I could not remember. I was thinking to give that a try but wanted to get opinions. I think you should have enough to do

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)....facebook.

2013-05-09 Thread Tim Crone
On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 12:46 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Thu, 9 May 2013 11:14:42 -0500 Trent Fiorini buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: i agree with you guys on the Facebook issues, yes I will use it, Almost have to. I am trying to generate the younger generation for future

Re: [MBZ] OT - could be used on a Benz but OT electrical tester doodad

2013-05-09 Thread Tim Crone
On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 4:18 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: The only time I was involved in using one, we were trying to trace electrical circuits in a building. The tone generator produced so much cross talk in other nearby circuits that it was pretty much impossible to use to

Re: [MBZ] OT Aussie idiots get water signs

2013-05-10 Thread Tim Crone
On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 8:55 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Storrow Drive in Boston has low bridges and big chains that hang down and hit the tops of trucks. Its great fun to go on Labor Day weekend and watch the parents hit the bridges with UHaul trucks after ignoring the massive

Re: [MBZ] OT: chain saws

2013-05-11 Thread Tim Crone
On May 10, 2013 9:26 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Needs to be gas-powered, too large a lot for electric to be practical. For intermittent use, electric makes a lot of sense. Maintenance is easier, safety is easier (pull the plug), much lighter to carry and wield. I've used as

Re: [MBZ] new S class

2013-05-16 Thread Tim Crone
On May 16, 2013 9:31 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Why so much negativity? We're trying to depress the resale market so that we'll be able to afford them in 20 years. The new S class has an impressive set of new features, especially safety related. Check out the full press

Re: [MBZ] On the road again

2013-05-16 Thread Tim Crone
Use tees to block off the shutoff feed. You don't want to get oil from the injection pump in your vacuum system. Once you have done that, you can drive it until you get a new shutoff. Best, -Tim On May 16, 2013 12:25 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Put the insurance back on my

Re: [MBZ] On the road again

2013-05-16 Thread Tim Crone
I take that back, if your vacuum pump is leaking you will have other problems. It is worth making sure the shutoff is the issue before you get out of town. Best, Tim On May 16, 2013 1:11 PM, Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: Use tees to block off the shutoff feed. You don't want to get oil from

Re: [MBZ] On the road again

2013-05-16 Thread Tim Crone
On May 16, 2013 2:39 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Not quite sure what you mean but assume you refer to the 240D style knob on the dash. Yes, the 115s had that setup for a while. Actually I thought all of them, but I guess not. :) My 76 300D uses the setup where one turns the

Re: [MBZ] Tachometer Amp

2013-05-16 Thread Tim Crone
On May 16, 2013 7:46 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: The Tach that came on the car was bibolar, fresh one does not hop around. What are the chances your new tach is mechanically or electrically bad? Why don't you try dismantling the old one and seeing if you can refurb it? Best, Tim

[MBZ] OT: Comic of the day

2013-05-24 Thread Tim Crone
...is actually from a while ago, but I have this procrastination thing. http://www.smbc-comics.com/index.php?db=comicsid=2974#comic Uniquely of interest to this group. :) Happy vacation everyone! -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] OT Special link for Andrew the unarmed but dangerous

2013-05-28 Thread Tim Crone
On May 28, 2013 5:13 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: The NC state circus is considering taxing food, auto service, etc. Up here we've been paying 2-2.5% on food, since it dropped from 6% years ago. Prepared food has been as much as 7.75% in city limits. I never figured out the rationale

Re: [MBZ] OT Special link for Andrew the unarmed but dangerous

2013-05-29 Thread Tim Crone
On May 28, 2013 10:46 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Tue, 28 May 2013 22:40:35 -0400 Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: I pay $10/year to the county for each of my fixed dogs. The fee is $250 for an intact dog. I believe cats are the same rate. All dogs are tracked through

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread Tim Crone
If that's the dealer in Cary, I think they charge 50% over retail, if you can cajole them past the part where they immediately tell you they can't get what you want because your car year starts with 19. At least that has been my experience the handful of times I have called or walked in to buy

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

2013-09-19 Thread Tim Crone
On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 9:41 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Left the yard bassackward on a truck. See photo. I should send a picture, but I don't have one, so here's a thousand words. The SDL is hanging from jack stands, and the engine lift is poised to pull out the 350 (figure I should

[MBZ] OT: Bombing Goldsboro

2013-10-02 Thread Tim Crone
http://wunc.org/post/nuclear-near-miss-goldsboro Has everything you could want in an off-topic post: B-52s, bombs, a crane, tobacco, and men from Mars. Best, Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] question for scooter guy (or anyone else)

2013-10-06 Thread Tim Crone
Wilton is correct, there are no legal lefts on red in North Carolina. There was some debate in the state legislature on this point about ten or twelve years ago; they were debating removing the restriction inside city limits on intersecting one way streets that are state maintained. There was

Re: [MBZ] All alone

2013-10-16 Thread Tim Crone
On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 9:18 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Nope, 'not workin', so I'll just go to optometrist to get glasses fixed; broke ear piece off when part of a wrench (yep, that's wrench, not winch) fell on my face yesterday afternoon while lying very uncomfortably on my back

Re: [MBZ] factory workshop manual trouble

2013-10-16 Thread Tim Crone
On Oct 16, 2013 11:54 AM, Ronald Courcy tron...@hotmail.com wrote: I also have a technical question. I am replacing the oil pan and oil pump on my 86 300sdl. What should I use to seal the mating surface of the oil pump to the block. Make a thin gasket? A slight amount of black rtv? Aviation

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-16 Thread Tim Crone
On Oct 6, 2013 4:14 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Looks like the palomino in my 91 350SDL; 2 sets of 'em went with it to Chapel Hill with Tim. Yep, not sure the 126 mats fit in the 123 though. I thought you could read interior color off the VIN panel. I have non-original but OE mats (I

Re: [MBZ] Need a Carfax on a VW, Can anyone help?

2013-10-16 Thread Tim Crone
On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 9:43 PM, Mitchell Haley, EA m...@voyager.net wrote: w...@juno.com wrote: Is this Walt? Walt Lasher, the old guy. Didn't we have a 20 year old Walt last year? Whatever happened to him? He's on Google+. -Tim obviously is catching up on some old mail today... :)

Re: [MBZ] OT - Up and at 'em!

2013-11-13 Thread Tim Crone
Good to see you're chipper this morning. Hope you are keeping warm during our cold snap? Best, Tim On Nov 13, 2013 8:48 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Yep, you, too. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I am about to be ill

2013-11-20 Thread Tim Crone
On Nov 19, 2013 9:49 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Nov 19, 2013 5:09 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: ). You seem to be in this part of the tech world? Go ahead and tell us what the fiasco about healthcare is all about. Ha! I'm not touching

[MBZ] Dieseling

2013-12-04 Thread Tim Crone
Thought you folks would enjoy: http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/12/prototype-uses-radio-pulse-to-shut-off-a-cars-engine-from-a-distance/ Looks like my 300D is now the perfect getaway car, maybe I can sell it to the Moral Monday folks... Best, Tim ___

Re: [MBZ] iOS Mercedes

2013-12-05 Thread Tim Crone
Without revealing any secrets, does it look like iOS will be deployed in the 2014 model year? The only way to control the radio will be to type in four levels of arcane CLI commands over a serial port? Oh, you mean -that- iOS. Carry on. :) Best, -Tim ___

Re: [MBZ] Going Asian

2013-12-05 Thread Tim Crone
On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 3:25 PM, arche...@embarqmail.com arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: I have regular Malwarebytes and AVG which turned up nothing, but a local newspaper columnist who is usually right about computer problems says that some rootkit viruses are undetectable and that their

Re: [MBZ] Why Not To Buy A Mercedes

2013-12-11 Thread Tim Crone
I'm not buying that because Nissan and Ford tried that on engines years ago, and it pretty much was a failure. And -that- is conclusive, after all, since 1980s Nissan and 1990s Ford had such a reputation for engineering. It's found a whole bunch of faults with this car. ... Do you really want

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: National Storage Agency

2013-12-11 Thread Tim Crone
From Wikipedia: SSNs used in advertising have rendered those numbers invalid. One famous instance of this occurred in 1938 when the E. H. Ferree Companyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=E._H._Ferree_Companyaction=editredlink=1 in Lockport, New

Re: [MBZ] If people actually pay this price I have a gold mine out back

2013-12-11 Thread Tim Crone
It's a '74/5/6, obviously. Is it possible to get more specific than that from the outside? Best, -Tim curious, not interested :) On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 9:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: http://loz.craigslist.org/cto/4235855736.html Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] If people actually pay this price I have a gold mine out back

2013-12-11 Thread Tim Crone
On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 12:29 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Does not look like it has the 5 mph bumper on the front like my 76 so I would guess it is earlier than 1976. My '74 had the big bumpers as well, I think that was just US versus Euro. Maybe? Thanks, Tim

Re: [MBZ] Selling used parts

2013-12-11 Thread Tim Crone
You can post on MBCA or Benzworld. Or peachparts (? still around?). And of course here. What've you got? There are a number of 124 owners here, and I might be interested in some that cross-fit to a 126.. Best, Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] bugs

2013-12-11 Thread Tim Crone
On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 2:48 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Anyone else picking up adware? I don't use this office computer to look at much odd stuff on the computer but I have been getting a whole lot of junk in the last few days. I notice that some of the emails on the list

Re: [MBZ] WinXP with Rootkit virus: ury0erys

2013-12-11 Thread Tim Crone
On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 7:18 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: No, I'm not talking about the PE environment - this is strictly Windows 8, and it runs completely off a USB stick. I'll see if I have the details on it - some of it is covered by an NDA, so I;m not sure what I can disclose.

Re: [MBZ] OT computer question

2013-12-11 Thread Tim Crone
You can also just call. Since it is an activation problem it should have the number in the popup, and I believe activation support is free. The couple times I've had to use it, the call has been relatively painless. They can give you a new code if your current one is not working. Best, Tim

Re: [MBZ] OT need a laptop

2013-12-11 Thread Tim Crone
Check Raleigh CL also, there are a lot of computer recyclers here. I can go look at/pick up stuff, you can claim it when you visit your sister at Christmas. (And pick up your SD parts, hint hint. :) Best, Tim On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 3:00 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net

Re: [MBZ] Alternator casualty

2013-12-15 Thread Tim Crone
Did they drive a dark blue SD on Rogers to get there? I was driving the invisible van to take the children someplace and noticed there was an alien on the road. (Is it bad that, after living here 5 months, I only know 30% of the neighbors, but I recognize all the local adult European cars?)

[MBZ] Sell my car! 1977 Mercedes Benz 300D

2013-12-16 Thread Tim Crone
I am finally going to list the '77 300D on Craigslist. When I went to drive it yesterday I found the brakes were gone. Probably an easy fix with stuff around the house - but I realized I would rather spend the time on Wilton's SDL than perpetually nitpicking the 300D. I don't know what else has

Re: [MBZ] Sell my car! 1977 Mercedes Benz 300D

2013-12-16 Thread Tim Crone
C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: So what is the latest on the milt the wilt car? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 16, 2013, at 9:17 AM, Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: I am finally going to list the '77 300D on Craigslist. When I went to drive it yesterday I found the brakes were gone

Re: [MBZ] Civil Service, Oh Yeah!

2013-12-19 Thread Tim Crone
On Dec 19, 2013 8:59 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have been thinking the same thing for a while, as there is a huge demand for STEM teachers. The problem in his situation (I suspect) is that there is an exceedingly high number of such folks in his neighborhood, which is sort of

Re: [MBZ] Civil Service, Oh Yeah!

2013-12-19 Thread Tim Crone
to education. Dan On Dec 19, 2013, at 2:20 PM, Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: On Dec 19, 2013 8:59 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have been thinking the same thing for a while, as there is a huge demand for STEM teachers. The problem in his situation (I suspect

Re: [MBZ] Civil Service, Oh Yeah! qa9uqavy

2013-12-24 Thread Tim Crone
On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 8:50 PM, Richard Hattaway rhatta...@rocketmail.comwrote: Those days are gone except in small Asian rim countries wait a minute, who is it that's kicking our ass in education these days.. Us, who were once at the top are now in the teens.. North Carolina

Re: [MBZ] Civil Service, Oh Yeah! qa9uqavy

2013-12-24 Thread Tim Crone
On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 10:21 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: From what I hear the better part of the faculty has decided to give up tenure. Dan I htink that has an untended double meaning. I doubt it was unintended... Best, Tim ___

Re: [MBZ] M1 15w-50?

2013-12-28 Thread Tim Crone
On Dec 28, 2013 12:51 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: but like you, I never see M1 15W50 at W'mart or FLAPS any longer One of our full size Walmarts stopped carrying 15w50 about 18 months ago, they've not had it in stock since. The other two still do, though when they run out

Re: [MBZ] Christmas day repair...

2013-12-28 Thread Tim Crone
On Dec 26, 2013 10:17 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: I agree that Christmas now is no honor or acknowledgement to Christ. I would draw a distinction between the secular Christmas and the religious Christmas. I'm sure there are plenty who participate in both, though perhaps not all at

Re: [MBZ] Psychopath test

2013-12-28 Thread Tim Crone
18%. Same summary as Gary. I put in what I expected my wife to answer (we've discussed several of the questions before) and got 85%: You can play hardball with the best of them! You know what you want and are not afraid to go for it – even if it means bending the rules occasionally and putting

Re: [MBZ] MB vs. BMW

2013-12-31 Thread Tim Crone
On Dec 29, 2013 11:43 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 29 Dec 2013 23:03:12 -0500 Other than its vulnerabilities, nothing, I suppose. IE10 was a vast improvement in that department, from what I've read. Given my recent compatibility experiences with Firefox I made IE the #2

Re: [MBZ] Headlight Relays?

2014-01-09 Thread Tim Crone
On Jan 9, 2014 1:35 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: -and- * increase the voltage to the headlight so it dies sooner And * increase the number of points of failure in the head light circuit, if the relay fails open or closed. That would be scary on the road, though I'd guess it's

Re: [MBZ] To everyone whining about the spam filters

2014-01-09 Thread Tim Crone
On Jan 8, 2014 11:44 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: On Jan 8, 2014, at 10:09 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: -- Philip, bottom posting so it probably wrong. Rick wrote: Actually, on this here fancy iPhone 3GS on any posts that are bottom posted (like this one),

Re: [MBZ] To everyone whining about the spam filters

2014-01-09 Thread Tim Crone
On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 10:49 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Thu, 9 Jan 2014 09:27:15 -0500 Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: To be honest, unless you're following a dozen conversations, or are replying after a delay, top posting makes more sense, since the new content is where

Re: [MBZ] OT: A temporary job for Craig

2014-01-10 Thread Tim Crone
On Jan 10, 2014 12:31 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: The position will start 21 January and run through 17 May 2014. That is great news! And so close to home, congratulations! Best, Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: A temporary job for Craig

2014-01-10 Thread Tim Crone
On Jan 10, 2014 12:48 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: We will see if anything further develops. I won't hold my breath. Don't despair, a friend of mine has been an adjunct at a local university for going on six academic years now. It is the new contract position, it doesn't pay well,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Snowmobile repair

2014-01-11 Thread Tim Crone
On Jan 11, 2014 9:41 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Yes, but, of course, I'm nearly 2 X forty - used it, too; still in my tool box. BTW, wonder how many present-day engineers have ever seen a slide rule. I licensed in 2004 (#032044), and none of my traditional fellow students had seen

Re: [MBZ] Political History, and a not so funny for andrew

2014-01-12 Thread Tim Crone
On Jan 11, 2014 8:30 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: essentially undetectable. An inability to trace votes with a vote receipt or tracking is missing. Vote recount, but in that process we Kills the secret ballot if the authorities (government, union, organization) can require

Re: [MBZ] Political History, and a not so funny for andrew

2014-01-13 Thread Tim Crone
On Jan 12, 2014 10:32 AM, roger...@comcast.net wrote: Tim, If you think computers are not risky at counting votes by themselves while leaving no detailed trail, then I have some perfectly good, but moist land I'll sell you next to the creek here in Georgia. I'm not sure what county you are in,

Re: [MBZ] Unwarranted attention for andrew

2014-01-14 Thread Tim Crone
On Jan 14, 2014 10:45 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: NSA is the agency that must not be spoken??? Was. No Such Agency. A friend of mine left in the early 80s, he's said he is pretty sure that more than half the employees were there just to run around with newspapers. Best, Tim

Re: [MBZ] Continuing Unwarranted attention for andrew

2014-01-15 Thread Tim Crone
On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 11:05 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: My browser is primitive. I don't have that option. In Gmail inline, click the left arrow (reply) in the top left of the reply box. Edit Subject is a choice, under Reply All and Forward. If you go to pop-out then

Re: [MBZ] MikroTik and routerboard [was: Re: OT: My wi-fi router might be sick]

2014-01-19 Thread Tim Crone
On Jan 18, 2014 4:44 PM, Craig diesel01 diese...@pisquared.net@diese...@pisquared.net pisquared.net diese...@pisquared.net wrote: The main product of MikroTik is an operating system based on the Linux kernel, known as the MikroTik RouterOS. Installed on the company's proprietary

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