Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

Hi Larry, it? Except for the rear > suspension attaching points being rusted out (on the chassis side) there > Sorry for not paying attention, is the chassis the major problem? Now that Jack has mostly sorted one SDL we have a good body and transmission but need a donor engine. Thanks! -Tim

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

On Sat, Aug 31, 2019, 12:31 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: Hi Craig! I've not been keeping up - have you moved yet? Hope you stay warm and dry this week! https://fi.google.com/compatibility shows the compatibility of phones made by Apple, Google, htc, Huawei, LG, Motorola, Samsung, and Other.

Re: [MBZ] 87 OM603 no start

On Mon, May 13, 2019 at 8:54 PM Tim Crone wrote: > > I will start checking from the back, I think we can send compressed air through and figure out what the blockage is. I have never been so happy to have an exhaust problem! We dropped the pipe and were able to convince it to pass exhaust...

Re: [MBZ] 87 OM603 no start

On Mon, May 13, 2019, 6:44 AM Meade Dillon wrote: > Other ideas for testing for plugged exhaust: Remove the EGR valve? That > might be easier? > Indeed it was easy, and indeed that was the problem - thank you thank you! Engine fired right up and ran well enough - I really regretted standing in

[MBZ] 87 OM603 no start

On Sun, May 12, 2019, 7:42 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Well what jumps out at me is that you don't feel exhaust. Sounds like a > blockage in the exhaust. Take it loose as close as your can right after > the turbo, before the catalytic converter. > Thanks Max, I will give that a shot.

[MBZ] 87 OM603 no start

Hi folks, Happy mother's day, everyone! We have a puzzle for you... Jack and I thought we were really close on reviving the SDL. It was mostly working: started immediately, power weak but improving, as of Thursday. #22 head. We drove about three miles (~25mph) with no problems. We went up one

Re: [MBZ] OM603 revival

On Sun, Oct 28, 2018, 8:04 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: > BEST THING TO DO IS TO TAKE THE SIDE COVER OFF THE IP, > You were right as usual, thanks! Jack pulled the cover and got everything loosened up. We buttoned the rest of the 300sdl up a few days ago and

Re: [MBZ] OM603 revival

Thanks Jim! We'll give it a go. Should I be worried about breaking off the stop lever? Jack (son in question) just subscribed to the list also, hi Jack! Best, Tim On Thu, Oct 25, 2018, 2:12 PM Jim Cathey wrote: > 1) the intake manifold has been off for a long time (5 years?) >> ...

[MBZ] OM603 revival

Hi folks, Hope you are all doing well! My eldest has fixed the freeze plug using a pair of cold chisels and a bit of steel pipe on the 300SDL's 603, so now we need to button up the engine. However: 1) the intake manifold has been off for a long time (5 years?) and probably had water, dirt, bugs

Re: [MBZ] OT:anybody heard from Wilton lately?

Hi Wilton, You'll be glad to know that my older son has taken up work on the SDLs (his first major mechanical project). He's actually getting reasonably but it will definitely be an all-summer project for him. Best, -Tim also lurking On Wed, May 30, 2018 at 12:07 PM, Greg Fiorentino via

[MBZ] Veterans' Day

Thank you very much for your willingness to serve us all. Best, Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Replacing a disk on a Windows system

On Wed, Jun 22, 2016, 10:05 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > assumes you are ok. If not you need to convince to a human you are not > cheating. Of course, things may have changed by now. > The last time I called in (Server 2012), the appeal was entirely

Re: [MBZ] NC mini Q

Glad the 124 is in good hands. That was a beautiful car. I need some free time - I don't suppose Wilton left a crate in the back? Oh, and shelter from the rain, while you're at it. :) Best, Tim On Sat, May 21, 2016 at 5:27 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Cruise

Re: [MBZ] Dell Laptop?

On Sun, May 22, 2016 at 4:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > 1.0 MHz processor Wow, that -is- old! ;) Best, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT - pass word managers

On Mon, May 16, 2016, 8:01 AM Ed Booher via Mercedes wrote: > I use KeePass, it runs on everything. So I can generate a new password for > an account from KeePass on my phone. Upload the encrypted file to Box, then > download that file to any computer I want direct access

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: 124 bites dust

On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 3:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > with apparently a capacitor instead of battery. I have a "manual" for it > some guy wrote I can send to you, someone posted it in one of the comments > on it. FYI I have read that warm places (that

Re: [MBZ] OT - built a PC from scratch recently?

On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 3:01 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Just go to newegg and sign up for daily specials, they offer components for > cheepcheep pretty often. you can get a new mother board and chip to pop in > the box, you might be able to reuse your

Re: [MBZ] And we are down to the final Three

On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 3:06 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > is extremely simple to understand and is basically how my HS teacher first > taught me. Before I took statics a friend told me the only thing I needed to memorize was r cross F. Probably should send

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 3:00 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > And they've put me at additional disadvantage - hauled it to a site an hour > away for evaluation. Raleigh somewhere? Let me know if I need to go represent, and/or temporarily store something for you or Rich...

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

On Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at 9:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > 'Just realized how thankful I should be tonight. If the impact had been just > a fraction of a second later, it would have been a "T bone" impact on my door > and could have easily killed me instead of

Re: [MBZ] OT tell us what you really feel about this car

On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 10:49 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5558899705.html House does not appear square? I'll have to try advertising my cars that way, can't get anyone more cranky than the folks who show up for an

Re: [MBZ] You may only speak of ... operating systems ... [was: Re: New lister ]

On Apr 25, 2016 9:46 AM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > > I logged onto the system using the means to log on the old way (I forget > the exact terminology). I was able to get it fairly close to what I > wanted. I later logged on with the "new" way and, instantly, my desktop

Re: [MBZ] fer y'all out East

On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 12:01 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > http://ironhorseauction.com/drivepetty/ > > Surplus NASCAR stuff. Is this from last year, or this upcoming December? The speedway is only a couple miles from my wife's apartment, not that I know what half

Re: [MBZ] OT winders 10

On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 2:53 PM, Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Mon, 4 Apr 2016 09:01:55 -0400 Tim Crone via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I don't care for metro but I'm used to it from using 2012 at work, so >> that was no

Re: [MBZ] Nice weather!

On Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at 1:27 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > I'm assuming you've transplanted an engine into Wilton's former SDL? This > involved injection pump work? Yes, from my 300 SDL to Wilton's 350SDL. So far so good, just prepping to make sure I have

Re: [MBZ] OT winders 10

I have, on all my personal computers and laptops. I like it better than 7, but mainly because of the family policy management abilities and improved login - as an OS it's generally the same relatively-stable Windows experience. I don't care for metro but I'm used to it from using 2012 at work,

[MBZ] Nice weather!

Pleasant weather has returned! And the 'baby' is old enough to play mostly unregulated. So... can you all remind me what do I need to do before I start up the OM603? Assume that "connect all the stuff" is done (which it isn't yet, but closer than last week). Do I need new diesel? Turn the

Re: [MBZ] OT: vhs conversion

On Fri, Mar 25, 2016 at 11:29 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > What is the most cost effective way to convert VHS to dvds? This seems to > be capable of the job. Reportedly able to play vhs, convert it to HD > through some magic, then record the result on DVD.

Re: [MBZ] nope, no vote fraud

On Jan 29, 2016 12:20 AM, "Curly McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > > But here is another one > > http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/article56824863.html > > H I wonder why the county wigs are so anxious that nobody looks at the records. Funny, I read it and

Re: [MBZ] nope, no vote fraud

. "Trust us!" Not on > your life... > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 9:19 AM, Tim Crone via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > Funny, I read it and wondered how she thought she should have t

Re: [MBZ] snow reports

Roughly the same in Chapel Hill, of course all the plows are still working on Raleigh so nobody is going anywhere, even in city limits. Anyone heard from Wilton? I gather that side of the state lost power. Best, Tim On Jan 23, 2016 8:14 PM, "Scott Ritchey via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] OT NC Nuked!

Hey Rich, thanks for checking on Wilton for us. I was getting worried. :) -Tim On Jan 24, 2016 12:06 PM, "WILTON via Mercedes" wrote: > And the ARM/SAFE switches in both of the bombs were found to be in > SAFE configuration. (When ARM/SAFE switch of the second bomb was

Re: [MBZ] the thug in chief

On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 10:20 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > When I was younger and especially as a child growing up in a very politically > active household, I never experienced the vitriol of the likes that we see > today. Only because you're such a baby:

Re: [MBZ] OT: How to divide my IMac

On Dec 15, 2015 6:10 PM, "fmiser via Mercedes" wrote: > > > Andrew wrote: > > > > My former SWMBO was excessively paranoid. > > Regardless of the level of paranoia, hard drive partitions > have nothing to do with file system access privileges. You'll notice he did not say

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Your ticket order #00000675441 approved

On Dec 5, 2015 10:22 PM, "Curly McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > > a brute force attack on that trying various passwords incrementally will take years (without using numbers or $p3c1al characters.)

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

Wilt, I'm glad your grandson is okay, and things are starting to normalize for the city. On Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 7:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > You never watched the early iteration of CNN International, which I used to > see in overseas hotels on a regular

Re: [MBZ] Turkey Baster

>> My question is about the turkey baster that is recommended for removing >> (sucking out), for example, the brake fluid from the master cylinder prior >> to flushing the brake system. The ones I have been using have been of poor >> quality, do not extract quickly, and have a poor seal at

Re: [MBZ] OT: Marshmallow for Android system

On Tue, Nov 3, 2015 at 5:17 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: > Andrew wrote: >> Google is slowly releasing the newest operating system, Android 6.0 >> (Marshmallow) to some Android mobile devices. > > My son signed up for the new Android phone with Marshmallow. He >

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

On Oct 7, 2015 11:52 PM, "Jim Cathey via Mercedes" wrote: >> > > Budget is essentially zero, as what we have serves the needs. > We just charge UPS on rope-pull; heat water, cook, dry on BB. May be time for an upgrade, that seems way too complicated. Andrew says solar is

Re: [MBZ] OT: DSL Modems

On Mon, Oct 5, 2015 at 10:44 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: A lot of the DSL reliability issues seem to break down into phone line isolation and wiring. Make sure your filters are used on all the voice lines, and that your wiring is good everywhere. (Hard to do in a

Re: [MBZ] OT: DSL Modems

On Mon, Oct 5, 2015 at 4:51 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Is there something better than the typical consumer DSL modems? Or are > they now good enough? (Maybe I ought to resurrect our Cisco PIX-501 > firewall.) I have a Cisco router with the DSL line card. It was nice

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

On Sep 14, 2015 11:11 PM, "WILTON via Mercedes" wrote: > > My (Tim's) 91 350SDL has right side air bag; no glove box. Same for a couple later SDs I stripped in the junk yard. My 87 300SDL does not have a PS airbag. I love the SDL (in principle; seems I love cleaning the

[MBZ] Car Naming

It had never occurred to me, but seems obvious in retrospect: http://xkcd.com/1571/ I'm not sure how far back his name database went, there would be a lot more Ds pre-facelift I suppose. Best, Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows 7 Windows Update Won't

On Aug 25, 2015 1:12 AM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I then tried with some more files and found it again would not download anything. I eventually rebooted the laptop, opened the Windows Task Manager, and then Windows Update. It again did not download anything. The Task

Re: [MBZ] car hacking

On Aug 23, 2015 11:51 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: This is quite fascinating http://hackaday.com/2015/08/22/how-those-hacker-took-complete-control-of-that-jeep In a similar vein, a rollup of the automotive hacking at the last security convention: .

Re: [MBZ] Some progress with Windows Update (but only a little ...)

On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 5:57 PM, Darren Marshall via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Craig, let me know if you want to buy an iMac... Seems a little drastic. Let me get out of the way that I am not a Windows guy. At work I have probably 30-50 Linux VMs outside IT that I've spun for

Re: [MBZ] ? for the easterners

On Aug 4, 2015 12:26 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I vowed to return and do the tour by myself, but have never returned. The older Cub Scouts here (central NC) go annually, well worth the trip. I think we've aged out of the trip, at least until the baby is in Webelos.

Re: [MBZ] OT gold (and everything else) is crashing

On Aug 3, 2015 11:22 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: A Washington Porst reporter binge-read ALL of Trump's books over a single weekend! His observtions are worth noting, since he is the likely R standard bearer. I'm just curious if hire an assistant man has

Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows 7 Questions

On Jul 29, 2015 2:26 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Now I just need to how to activate my installation of Win7. Windows will try to activate over the internet with the key you gave for install, if it wasn't installed on that machine before. If the activation fails, you'll

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

On Jul 19, 2015 2:13 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Probably kept quiet. I'll be seeing the SIL in a little while, will ask her --R Maybe UNC ran out of money after restoring Frampton's back pay. (Fun read for the peanut gallery:

Re: [MBZ] CRASH ALERT!

On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 10:08 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://images.jaimekop.com/2004_11_29_W126_COMAND/IMG_0543.JPG You park your automatics in neutral? Best, Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT web cam and cheap tablet

On Jul 6, 2015 1:41 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Or, web cam and existing fone or ipad... Now I am wondering if I could use a cheap tablet as a monitor for it, somehow. I have an old Android phone and an old ifone too, there is a VLC app for the phones and

[MBZ] OT: Happy 4th!

Hope all the Americans on the list have a pleasant holiday, and the rest of you lot have a quiet and pleasant 4th of July. A very sincere thank you to the veterans and active servicefolk who have helped us keep our independence for so long. In other news, the year is half over, and I've spent

Re: [MBZ] Apple

On Jun 18, 2015 10:36 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: No one can hack my 1983 300TD. I have a totally impenetrable firewall. Have hack saw, will hack. On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 10:17 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: They're far from

Re: [MBZ] List Mail

Wilton, I am seeing your mail on the list, way back to ? a few days back. Does anyone else see this mail? I have quarantine only for DMARC set for my domain, so if people are seeing it maybe their domains just started honoring the setting - as of a few weeks ago, Gmail completely ignored the

Re: [MBZ] Park your Toyota Pious

On Apr 27, 2015 10:09 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: And we live in a big 'ole country with lots of different places. Here we've got lots of water while you've got little. Here were there is history stuff is close together. I know I'm late to the party, just wanted

Re: [MBZ] Perpetual motion at last!

On Mar 9, 2015 2:44 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I think if all cars had a windmill on top that could generate electricity to run the motors we would see huge fuel savings.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Parental Control Hardware

On Mar 5, 2015 4:49 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: to this but I'm concerned about inappropriate use, particularly by the young folks. A little Google searching turned up SkyDog (no longer available), BUC Tools box or router (looks promising), iBoss router, and

Re: [MBZ] OT: More IT, good wireless router / DSL Modem options

On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 1:20 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My $30 router/modem has (partially) died after just a few years. Suggestions on a replacement? I liked having both DSL modem and wireless router in one package, but if a good argument can be made for

Re: [MBZ] OT: FCC Net Neutrality

On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 1:00 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: People getting their internet through a telco are already being taxed, Comcast has been getting a free ride in that regard. I am 100% with Dan and Curt on this, in theory. The cable and telephone companies

Re: [MBZ] OT: FCC Net Neutrality

On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 2:19 PM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: People getting their internet through a telco are already being taxed, Comcast has been getting a free ride in that regard. Curt, You are right, except that going forward the governments (state and

Re: [MBZ] OT: FCC Net Neutrality

On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 3:06 PM, Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com wrote: It is as much about that as the ACA is about healthcare. (only makes it worse and way more costly) THat is why you can't read it. Oppose it. Favor it or do nothing: you will get worse service for a lot more money I

Re: [MBZ] OK What do you think?

On Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 10:43 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I know we are all pretty much cheapasses but wifey wants a new vehicle and Not Mercedes but... My wife works at the Ford dealer in CH. At first I was happy that I could get the employee discount, but having

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 1:44 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Long time ago I had an answering machine that could be set to start with the three tones used to signal the phone service had been disconnected. Very effective at stopping the unwanted calls. Real humans

Re: [MBZ] OT Welding learnings

On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 1:45 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Flux Cored Arc Welding I baking, just learn techniques and such. I probably would not need english to weld? They're going to make you take it (probably algebra also). I doubt you're allowed to talk to

Re: [MBZ] Looking for a Galaxy Mega unlocked 19205

On Feb 10, 2015 6:56 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Listers, Can someone suggest a reliable online cellphone seller? I'm looking for a Samsung Galaxy Mega unlocked #19205. That's i9205 (the letter i, not the number one). I have had good success with Amazon, even if

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT fried receiver and sound y8anetu3

On Feb 8, 2015 12:39 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The relay clicks like a machine gun on startup so I guess some sort of overvoltage protection is kicking in. Anyone have any luck doing anything with stuff like this? I have two receivers with bad HDMI boards, on the

[MBZ] Moody E430 owners

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/4876983083.html Not sure if the car runs or how many miles are on it, I gather this fellow just likes sitting in it. Not mine and no interest... Best, Tim --- Be Proud of Yourself - Mercedes E430 + Beautiful and Runs Great - $3900 (Durham -

Re: [MBZ] I must be pregnant

On Thu, Jan 29, 2015 at 4:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: LOL! I withdraw the mirth in case you weren't trying to be funny. All I have to say is, the breaks work on that car. -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I must be pregnant

On Thu, Jan 29, 2015 at 11:35 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My 1983 300TD performs like a Porsche. My 87 300SDL also performs like a Porch, except that it mostly blocks out the breeze with the doors closed. (RIP RLE.) Best, Tim

Re: [MBZ] I must be pregnant

On Jan 28, 2015 4:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Because I have a strange urge. I have the urge for about a 77-79 240d automatic and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because that was my first car. My auto 74 240D was quite drivable. Was the 115 that much

Re: [MBZ] OT: Snowmageddon ---- 2015 Blizzard Bust

On Jan 27, 2015 2:34 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: How are you guys there? Curt? Fred? Jon? I have been in Allentown, PA since Saturday; when the news folks started talking up the Sunday storm I was worried about driving home (later today). We got an inch or two, the kids

Re: [MBZ] Club Store Tires - Lesson Learned

On Jan 26, 2015 11:44 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: in my experience, their tars are designed to fail under warranty so you keep coming back. I've had the opposite experience, the tires from local dealers fail quickly while the Sam's tires keep on going. The Sam's

Re: [MBZ] Burnin' daylight

On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 8:46 AM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Up and at 'em, daylight's aburnin' here in the eastern zone! When I got the 3yo up (at the usual time) he asked if it was still bedtime because it was so dark. I don't mind the cold, but the wet weekends have been

Re: [MBZ] singer 242

On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 5:13 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I saw a 66 on ebay that bears somewhat of a resemblance to my sister's Singer. Hers is in an old sewing machine cabinet complete with treadle drive, no electrics. I'm reasonably sure the machine, cabinet,

Re: [MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS - TOM NELMS FARM, PART III

On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 6:05 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ... (well, I thought it was large then) ... a shiny, new, un-painted B-17 Takes a special kind of person to think a B-17 isn't a large aircraft. A well-earned version of special, in any case. :) Thanks for

Re: [MBZ] Charlotte

On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 2:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm only here till mid day Thursday. I'm in meetings all day anyway. Bummer. Next time give us some advance notice. :) Safe travels! Best, Tim ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Microwaves

On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 9:59 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: from the parts oven in the garage, and it's back in service. Parts oven. Well played. Best, Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Ubuntu question

On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 3:15 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Can you imagine a world without smartphones? The only thing I liked about working at Broadcom (that wasn't a paycheck) was that I could always walk around outside and think, my company has literally

Re: [MBZ] OT Calling Jim Cathey (and other smart folks)

\On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 1:01 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My younger daughter-in-law has expressed a desire for a sewing machine. As luck would have it my sister-in-law had a machine sitting around that she did not much care about so she gave it to us. It is a

Re: [MBZ] OT - Best Linux Distro for P4 boxes?

On Jan 8, 2015 6:27 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I am going to revive an old topic. I tried loading the latest ubuntu on a P4 box, and it choked for 2 reasons. Ubuntu is intended to be a user friendly Linux, and has the overhead to achieve it. Something from the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Best Linux Distro for P4 boxes?

On Jan 8, 2015 6:27 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I am going to revive an old topic. I tried loading the latest ubuntu on a P4 box, and it choked for 2 reasons. Ubuntu is intended to be a user friendly Linux, and has the overhead to achieve it. Something from the

Re: [MBZ] OT XP question

On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 11:53 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Unpatched 2000 would be a good candidate for VM and running machines, as it it pretty stable in the unpatched versions. VMs get viruses too. When I was at Cisco my desktop port got shut down because my

Re: [MBZ] OT - Best Linux Distro for P4 boxes?

On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 11:29 PM, Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Any distribution should have rdesktop, which should work fine as long as you have the domain security stuff off. What domain security has to be off? I tried connecting to the Winserver from the ubuntu desktop. It

Re: [MBZ] OT - Best Linux Distro for P4 boxes?

On Jan 8, 2015 6:27 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I am going to revive an old topic. I tried loading the latest ubuntu on a P4 box, and it choked for 2 reasons. Ubuntu is intended to be a user friendly Linux, and has the overhead to achieve it. Something from the

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for OK Don

On Jan 2, 2015 2:10 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: He mailed a package to me before telling me how many $'s to send him. I'll send the address for you to send the pepper jelly to . . . On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for OK Don

On Jan 2, 2015 2:25 PM, Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: Let's try this again... :) On Jan 2, 2015 2:10 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: He mailed a package to me before telling me how many $'s to send him. Boring On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

[MBZ] W123 Crack o the day

$5K reserve, at least, for a W123. At least he took good pictures: http://www.ebay.com/itm/121531377462 Best, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Android Based Auto Maintenance Software

On Dec 31, 2014 10:35 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Eldest son is starting to show some real promise in that tonight he asked me if I could recommend a good Android based application for tracking gas consumption, maintenance, etc., on the S420. I use acar now, I have

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Questions

On Dec 31, 2014 4:22 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Does premium fuel only really mean premium fuel only? The consensus over at Benzworld seems to be that the resulting drop in economy ends up making it a wash, and introduces the risk of damage to the catalytic

Re: [MBZ] My 123 Ran Into Rudolph the Red Nosed Raindeer

On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 11:22 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Let's try this again... Cute. When the moderator can't get an attachment through... Speaking of winter deer, I had three run out in front of the van on Monday. I

Re: [MBZ] OT - Computer question

On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 7:08 AM, LarryT via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: hello, I have been using Carbonite for several years. i am not happy with it. When files must be restored to a new computer or following a repair, it requires a tedious restoration procedure (IMO) so I am

Re: [MBZ] 77 300D go bye bye

On Dec 13, 2014 10:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So why did you sell it? Because it was easier than buying a bigger yard. Seriously, I kept feeling like I should work on it when I really wanted to tinker on Wilton's SDL, and it bugged me letting it melt.

[MBZ] 77 300D go bye bye

Guy towed it tonight. He could not get it to crank even with his big jump box, so we pushed it up. He was towing it, with a dolly, to Wilmington, in the dark. Hopefully that went (or maybe, is going) okay... I had 26 emails in two days (this close to Christmas even!) at $500. I'm sure I could

Re: [MBZ] Interesting

On Dec 13, 2014 4:48 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm sorely tempted to get a 2005 or 2006 S class for SWMBO's daily driver. Would like to hear from some owners of second-hand examples. The site Dan posted a week or so ago (http://tradeinqualityindex.com/) was

Re: [MBZ] Interesting

On Dec 13, 2014 8:55 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: That's certainly one possibility. Something else to consider might be that I would think that a higher percentage of high line cars are leased rather than purchased, meaning that when they show up in the auction

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

I thought you were teasing about there not being many stories left. Best, -Tim On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 12:59 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Secure Storage, was Transcoding LPs to Digital

On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 10:40 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: For my purposes (ie the PI living at camp as a security monitoring system) I don't need much for I love to DIY, but around here game cameras go on sale after deer season for very low prices. They

Re: [MBZ] Sat morning fun

On Dec 6, 2014 12:16 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I got a built-up 350 in the garage, that would work. Wait, what? Did you lose a car? Forgive me if I'm way behind. Best, Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Transcoding LPs to Digital

On Dec 5, 2014 8:27 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Could be legit. I wonder if rubber cement would work or if the solvent would eat the record. Maybe liquid latex? Its pretty benign stuff. This cat says wood glue, I've heard that before also:

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