[MBZ] 124 Grille

2016-05-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
BTW, grille (with star) on the 124 was knocked off/separated from car intact; I retrieved it; somebody may need one. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to

Re: [MBZ] '07 E350

2016-05-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
How do I learn if a certain car is impacted, or not? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Jaime Kopchinski" Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 8:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '07 E350 W2

[MBZ] '07 E350

2016-05-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
What do youse guys (y'all) think of an '07 E350 and what should I pay for one? Is the '07 a 211? 'Sure had my hopes up on the '91 350SDL overnight. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

2016-05-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Was really hoping to work out something on it. Thanks, y'all. Back to '06 E320CDI search. BTW, 'noticed bruise on outside of left foot and up around just above base of toes. X-ray this morning shows nothing amiss. Also had CT scan; no report, yet. Wilton --

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

2016-05-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
So I've already missed it? I sent questions via text about 0900 this morning; no reply. Wilton - Original Message - From: "OK Don via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "OK Don" Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 12:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

2016-05-04 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
t; in case I can't do it until later. >> >> Dan >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On May 4, 2016, at 5:30 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>> I have a full schedule at work today and social obligations this >>>

[MBZ] Nice 350SD

2016-05-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Can ya, would ya, please check on it ASAP? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 9:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD I would need to know a lot more about

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

2016-05-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I do. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 9:44 PM Subject: [MBZ] Nice 350SD Not too far away, either. I wish I had the coin to snatch it up. http://tampa.cra

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Butcha don't hafta lie (down) to get laid. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 8:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] *SNORT* That wor

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

2016-05-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I'd be on the way. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 10:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD If they have records of a crate motor somebody needs to sell a left nut or

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

2016-05-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Would surely like to know more about it. 'Praying for crate engine, etc. Yep, if the engine situation has been addressed, I'd certainly like to drive it home. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc:

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

2016-05-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
And they've put me at additional disadvantage - hauled it to a site an hour away for evaluation. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes" To: "mercedes@okiebenz com" Cc: "Karl Wittnebel" Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 10

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
d? On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 10:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Oh boy Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2016, at 8:57 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > > -- And have lain there since. 'Hoping to get laid?;<) > > Wilt &

[MBZ] 124 comps

2016-05-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Where/how can I find comps for nearly showroom '87 300D - 142 kmi, no dings, scratches, gouges; white with Burgundy MB Tex, no cracks or tears. Everything working, incl cruise cont, and AC BLOWING ICE COLD? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Toad key

2016-05-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, exactly that, too! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curt Raymond" Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Toad key The worst is when you get a rental car and t

[MBZ] Toad key

2016-05-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
The key-&-fob for the rental Toad is damned annoying - HUGE at nearly 4 inches (3¾) long; not very conducive to keeping in one's pocket, where my few oft-used keys have been for 63 years. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] Wilton car

2016-05-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
You offering delivery? ;<) Thanks. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 11:04 PM Subject: [MBZ] Wilton car 2006 MERCEDES E320 CDI - TURBO DIESEL, AUTO,

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ave laid myself down. -Curt From: WILTON To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 7:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] *SNORT* Well, if he was reclining there in the past, he lay there and has lain there before. If he's still there, he's lying there. If somebody

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

2016-05-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
NO, HE'S NOT! Oh, and it's silver with black interior. Wilton - Original Message - From: "archer75--- via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 8:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton? WILTON wrote: Even

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Well, if he was reclining there in the past, he lay there and has lain there before. If he's still there, he's lying there. If somebody placed 'im there, he was laid there. Reclining - lie, lay, lain To be placed - lay, laid, laid; I'll lay the book here. I laid it there last night, and I

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

2016-05-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
kly from accelerator to brake. 'Have driven it only coupla miles so far; sure feels strange and uncomfortable. 'Gonna try to look at an '06 E320CDI tomorrow. 'Nearly 200kmi on it, so I'm planning to NOT get it. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rand

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-05-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Thank you. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Tim Crone via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Tim Crone" Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust On Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at 9:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] '06 E320CDI

2016-05-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
What should I pay for '06 E320CDI w/maybe 50 kmi? What if it has 100 kmi? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/lis

Re: [MBZ] Poor Man's KLIMA

2016-05-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Sounds like another ATTABOY! Wilt - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 3:54 PM Subject: [MBZ] Poor Man's KLIMA Since I want to send my KLIMA in to Programa for rebuilding and I can’t really be withou

Re: [MBZ] Temp vehicle for Wilton, and Dan-140-man-bait

2016-05-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, 'been thinking something like that, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes" Cc: "Max Dillon" Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 2:44 PM Subject: [MBZ] Temp vehicle for Wilton, and Dan-140-man-bait 1999 S

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

2016-05-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
cord over.. Camera records at 1080, so will play on computer screen or TV .. It's made by "Black Box G1W-CB model" ... with all the attachments, about $90 .. seems like good insurance for an incident like happened to Wilton.. ie "Officer, the light was green, I had the light"

Re: [MBZ] Stoopid

2016-05-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Et vous avez une autre ATTABOY grande, aussi! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Jim Cathey" Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 11:26 AM Subject: [MBZ] Stoopid So it's spring-cleaning tim

Re: [MBZ] A replacement for wilt

2016-05-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, not far away. I'll try to check it out. Lota miles on it. 'Hoping to find one with 100kmi less. Thanks. Wilt - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 7:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] A re

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-05-01 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
he driver door. Someone's wife rolled one, a 1995 gas >model. That's enough crash testing, dang it. Wish these SUV drivers would get off their d@mn phones, and focus on driving, instead of texting. Some silly b-tch on the phone nearly killed my kid back in February. Rick Sent from

Re: [MBZ] A replacement for wilt

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Fraid not, thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 10:04 PM Subject: [MBZ] A replacement for wilt Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/

[MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
've been so close to such since Dec '72 over Hanoi. How lucky and blessed we are and usually don't even know it or think about it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
help me get my walker out of the back behind my seat." A lady got the walker out, and I had to tell 'em, "Please don't pull on me; just let me get to the walker." I then took the walker and "walked" across street to sit on walker in grass on corner. Wilto

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
BTW, in photos 5 & 6, I'm talking to police while sitting on my walker across street on corner behind pwr pole and in front of son's red '85 Bimmer. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I've also said for many years, "No matter how bad things get (combat, car/plane crash, etc.) ya gotta be able to think and "fly" the airplane/car. Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: &q

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Main thing about a rental for me is visibility and getting my foot quickly and safely from accelerator onto brake. Son just suggested possibly "small" SUV. I tend to agree. Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep. Thnks. Wilt - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 4:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust On April 30, 2016 at 3:51 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Wow! SO glad

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, me, too, re. the light. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curt Raymond" Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust Boo! Others will probably mentio

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, no matter how bad itgets,ya gotta keep "flying" it all the way to full stlop. Amazing how I even thought of that at the time. Wilton - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "G Mann" Sent:

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep on the '06; probably not easy for such a 211, either. An '06 is already 10 yrs old. This 124, though, was 18 when I got it. , Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley Sent: Saturday, April 30, 20

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
sidering trying to find '06 320CDI. 'Shoulda done it already. Rater not buy a car when you HAVE to. Meanwhile, anybody have a "loaner?";<) I'll be checkin' on rental Mon. "Hoping I can find something I can drive safely. Wilton - Ori

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
BTW, son retrieved the grill from the debris pile. It looks "serviceable." :Possibly. Wilton - Original Message - From: "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "M. Mitchell Marmel" Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
An 06 320CDI? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Max Dillon" Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 3:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust Glad you're ok! Time to move up to a W211? --

[MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
turning the engine off and gear to neutral, I went to reverse momentarily and backed back into the intersection to point in photos that son came and took. I'll try to\ post 'em. Police said that witnesses agree with me completely on green light, etc., though other driver is claim

Re: [MBZ] 124 door locks

2016-04-30 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
passenger door is the opposite - counterclockwise to lock and clockwise to unlock - seems to be the same as driver door merely flipped over. I strongly suspect that 124 locks are the same on both sides in same manner as 123 & 126. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curly M

Re: [MBZ] Um

2016-04-29 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, um-hm. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Fred Moir via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Fred Moir" Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 11:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Um Jus pokin' da body fur sines if loif. Phredd. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. __

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

2016-04-27 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep; notice I said, "appears." Wilton - Original Message - From: "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Buggered Benzmail" Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 2:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT tell us what you really feel about this car Perspective and a

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

2016-04-27 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, appears to be twisted, doesn't it? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Tim Crone via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Tim Crone" Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 11:28 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT tell us what you really feel about thi

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

2016-04-27 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Now, where DID I put those barf bags? 'Must keep 'em more readily available for "emergencies." Wilton - Original Message - From: "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Buggered Benzmail" Sent: Wednesd

Re: [MBZ] Lawnmower parts

2016-04-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Amen, re. repairing stuff. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lawnmower parts On 26/04/2016 2:40 PM, Mountai

Re: [MBZ] How Did it All Begin?

2016-04-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Oops, that shoulda read, "retrieve ('79 MB) in Feb/Mar '79 after reporting new duty sta. in NC." Wilt - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "WILTON" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Re: [MBZ] How Did it All Begin?

2016-04-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep Wilt - Original Message - From: "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Buggered Benzmail" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How Did it All Begin? So you had the itch long before you scratched it --R On 4/26/16 10:25 AM, WILTO

[MBZ] How Did it All Begin?

2016-04-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
. Replaced it with ’91 350SDL that “crapped out” at a little over 200kmi. Also had an ’81 300D from ’01-’04 that used oil at ~ a qt/1000 mi; replaced with showroom ’87 300D now at 143 kmi. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] 124 power steering hose

2016-04-25 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 power steering hose Attaboy! 12mm hydraulic hose. Just replaced both of mine for

[MBZ] 124 power steering hose

2016-04-25 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Found the clamped joint in the return hose and near the power steering pump leaking slightly yesterday. Tightened the clamp slightly, but it still oozed. 'Went to general garage near here where the mechanic has helped me coupla times with air cond systems and got 'im to replace the hose ('bou

Re: [MBZ] 124 fuel tank

2016-04-25 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 fuel tank I would think straight O2 would melt the thing into a puddle? Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 25,

Re: [MBZ] Stripping Paint on Bumper

2016-04-23 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Says, "Safe for MOST bumpers." Try it on hidden area first. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2016 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stripping Paint on Bumper This stuff looks promising: https://w

Re: [MBZ] Best (cheapest) source of OEM [dealer] 123 frontwindshield seal

2016-04-22 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Next best example is the radiator hose that led to demise of my 91 350SDL. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 5:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Best (cheape

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

2016-04-22 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Indeed! Wilt - Original Message - From: "Fred Moir via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Fred Moir" Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 3:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing Greg. Sounds interesting. please keep us posted. Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. _

Re: [MBZ] OT microwave repair

2016-04-22 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY! Wilt - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes" Cc: "Max Dillon" Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 3:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT microwave repair Our Whirlpool microwave has died. The replacement cost is ridiculous: in-wall, combined with oven: $2800.

Re: [MBZ] tested

2016-04-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Me, either. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Max Dillon" Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] tested Looser, can't fool me. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '8

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes subscription notification

2016-04-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Ha! 'Amazing the way the "grass" always seems "greener over there." ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Wednesday, April 20,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes subscription notification

2016-04-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Not quite a mansion, but more than enough, and my 30-year-old Mercedes is not so fancy, but that's okay, too. A "fancy" 30-year-old MB model 124? Isn't that one a those oxy-somethings - oxy-MORON? ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Benn

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes subscription notification

2016-04-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Not I. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Buggered Benzmail" Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 4:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes subscription notification Who is "Rich"? --BB On 4/20/16 3:48 PM, Andrew Stras

Re: [MBZ] OT: Eastern Tent Caterpillars on my apple tree

2016-04-19 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Are the critters dead? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 10:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Eastern Tent Caterpillars on my apple tree

Re: [MBZ] OT: Eastern Tent Caterpillars on my apple tree

2016-04-18 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Give me the coordinates, though, and I'll try to make some calls. Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "WILTON" Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 4:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Eastern Tent Cate

Re: [MBZ] OT: Eastern Tent Caterpillars on my apple tree

2016-04-18 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Fraid I've "aged-out" on my contacts for a B-52 strike. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 2:57 PM Subject: [M

Re: [MBZ] boring

2016-04-18 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
oring I was just thinking we haven't heard from Wilton in awhile. Hope he's okay. -Curt From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes To: Mercedes Cc: Meade Dillon Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 1:38 PM Subject: [MBZ] boring z - Max Charleston SC _

Re: [MBZ] WHY????

2016-04-11 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Bout to have a case of vertigo with all of those descending left and right turns up close to that red car and the ground. Wilton - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "G Mann" Sent: Monday, April

Re: [MBZ] OT wiring

2016-04-11 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Zackly, well, if such areas are exposed. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 1:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT wiring Should not be all th

Re: [MBZ] OT wiring

2016-04-11 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Sure looks like regular teens/twenties knob and tube wiring to me. Stud to which it is attached is MUCH older then '75, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Randy Bennell"

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent

2016-04-11 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep Wilt - Original Message - From: "Fred Moir via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Fred Moir" Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 9:46 AM Subject: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent Alles. What ever happened to K.I.S.S? I have read the answers from the many erudite people

Re: [MBZ] OT wiring

2016-04-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Even teens or twenties. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT wiring It is a mystery. May have to

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent

2016-04-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
, too, or elec. circuit is open somewhere - bat terminal, solenoid, etc.? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curly McLain via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 10:10

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent

2016-04-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Worn starter solenoid on my 80 240D acted exactly the way you described - 'had been working fine, suddenly, no click - nothing; banged starter with stick while SWMBO worked the key switch, and the car started with just a touch of the key switch, as usual. Wilton - Original Me

Re: [MBZ] OT wiring

2016-04-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Obviously, some of the house was built well before '75 - no later than late 30's or early 40's; coulda been significantly before that. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Ka

Re: [MBZ] OT wiring

2016-04-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, the part with knob and tube is way older than '75. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 6:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT wiring

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent

2016-04-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Bang the starter with a stick (broomstick or such) from above while operating the starter switch. Don't be timid with it, either. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel&

Re: [MBZ] somebody stop me

2016-04-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Zackly Wilt - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "G Mann" Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 12:59 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] somebody stop me Clay, You do not what this guy as a buyer... he is not begging to have the car enough, or at all..

Re: [MBZ] Seat Cover Fun

2016-04-10 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Nother ATTABOY! Wilt - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 8:33 AM Subject: [MBZ] Seat Cover Fun Spent nearly 8 hours R&R’ing the leather on my driver’s seat. What a nightmare! I had no idea the s

Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Of course, it's not mine either. It's just that hooking up disposer will significantly change the drain configuration under the sink. 'Was merely trying to insert a reminder that a disposer may provide a port that may help simplify the new drain setup. Wilton - O

Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Then you can discharge the DW drain into the disposer port provided for it. In preparing the disposer for it, don't forget to punch out the plug inside the port. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Thought I made another one last week, but 'turns out I was wrong. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig" Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2016 11:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dis

Re: [MBZ] I challenge anyone to bid on this 240D with NO RESERVE

2016-04-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Tempting, but hafta let it go. How many days does it take to get to 60 mph? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig" Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2016 5:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I challenge anyo

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, 'wondered after I sent it that could be the vac/siphon break for the DW drain. Yep, I screwed up again - jumped too quickly. Soma the regular drain vents look much like that, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, that's a drain vent. 'Installed most often immediately under cabinet top. Installed in lieu of vent stack through roof. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig" Sent: Wednes

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
from being sucked (siphoned) out the trap. When venting a sink drain (not DW drain) through the roof is not practical or too costly, an air admittance (one-way) valve can be installed in a short stack usually up under the cabinet near the sink to let air in but does not allow flow out

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
No, angled downslope as it is now, so the water doesn't hafta change direction immediately after entering the drain - keep the flow going downslope like it is now. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
And I grew up in houses that had NO indoor plumbing. Little "outhouse" in back yard was used "as necessary" and we took baths in a laundry tub in the kitchen or a bedroom. I installed plumbing in that house for my mom in 1970, when I was 36. Wilton - Original

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
drain trap and other pieces of PVC pipe that would have completed the connection just lying on top of a pier nearby. As indicated by amount of water under the house, the shower had been in regular use. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
My thought, too. Swap the dishwasher drain "T" with the horizontal pipe immediately above the trap; make sure the DW drain connection is on topside of pipe and "headed/angled" down slope (toward the trap). Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. St

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Been lucky at BOTH houses. Maybe we oughta "throw-in" together for a lottery ticket. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Wednesday, Ap

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Then, you must have an up loop to at least highest possible water level in the sink - usually touching underside of cabinet top by the sink or underside of sink at cabinet top level. Additional air gap not required here, either. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Str

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
loop and/or air gap. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Meade Dillon" Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 3:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk Wilton's suggestion lead me to

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
kitchen sink (water can not siphon (nor run/drain) from the sink back past the air gap). (See illustrations in Goggle's "images for plumbing dishwasher." If you don't have either the gap or the up loop, you've been lucky. I hope you continue to be so. Wilton - Ori

[MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Google "plumbing dish washer drain;" click on "images for plumbing dishwasher drain." I have spoken. Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yet e

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ing up from the terrible "state of affairs" inside washer. Garbage (kitchen drain pipe stuff) had backed up into the washer and rotted. 'Had a helluva time cleaning it, and, of course, plumbed the drain properly with an up loop to underside of cabinet (well above sink drain level).

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Should have an up loop. Wilton - Original Message - From: "rogerhga--- via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk Kaleb, I just checked my Maytag install

Re: [MBZ] Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Should be BEFORE the trap! After the trap can allow some BAD stuff to enter the dishwasher. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016

Re: [MBZ] Dielectric grease

2016-04-05 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
My thoughts, too, but I've seen mechanics for many years, including some current videos, slathering it WITHIN the assemblies. On my JD garden tractor, I merely encapsulated the terminal assembly in a cocoon of it. Wilton - Original Message - From: "OK Don via Merc

Re: [MBZ] OT Welding dishwashers

2016-04-05 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I'll bet she could, too - a mighty fine young lady (20). When I told her about my "condition" (CIDP - chronic inflammatory demylinatiing polyneuropathy), she knew exactly what I was talking about - a rarity. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Max Dillo

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