CTS-V Tested + Top 10 U.S. Sedans + Spy Shots + Merger Mania=Read Now
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From: Winding Road
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 9:38 AM
Subject: CTS-V Tested + Top 10 U.S. Sedans + Spy Shots + Merger Mania = Read Now
If you are unable to see the me
'Just getting started - my '87 300D had 82k when I got it 4 years ago -
'still nearly showroom and only 22 years.
Wilton
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From: "John Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 9:53 AM
Subject: [MBZ] CDI hits 80k
> Dri
Yep, but it should allow the engine shutoff to work.
Wilton
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From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 85 300CD running on and on and on...
> I assume that will disable the
'Zackly what I've been saying for years.
Wilton
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From: "Glenn Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 1:06 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Tax credits for Diesels
> What about tax credits for those of us who are forced to pay exorbitant
> prices for diesel
'Sounds like good Kaleb items.
Wilton
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From: "Michael Esh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:16 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Question about Rules
>
> Wanted
> 4 rust free doors with or without the guts for a 1982 Mercedes
On my 87 300D, it's in a small, black, plastic rectangular box mounted
prominently on left side of the top of the left front strut tower and
immediately in front of the main fuse box. Has heavy black wire on each end
of box. Flip box cover up to reveal 30A fusible link same as on my 91 126.
Wilt
ATTABOY and congrats.
Wilton
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From: "Peter Arnold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 3:44 PM
Subject: [MBZ] O/O SCAMED BY AUTOPARTSGIANT almost
> My saga came to a peaceful end, 3 days after I notified PayPal that
A CHEAP oil change? At a stealership? Didn't know there is such a thing.
Wilton
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From: "tom savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 7:19 PM
Subject: [MBZ] My car falls apart at the MB dealer
> So I had a coupon
BTW, Don, the blower moter 30A fusible link on 124's, 126's and some 123's
is also available at VW dealerships. I don't mean one merely like it, I
mean EXACTLY THE SAME BOSCH PART. 'Makes me wonder what other parts,
especially electrical parts, may be common to MB and VW - OVP, for example.
Wilt
Yes.
Wilton
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "mercedes Mailing List" ; "Banned List"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 8:07 AM
Subject: [MBZ] does this sound like a scam?
> Hello Kaleb,
>
> Thank you so much for your mail. I glad
'Reminds me : 'Bout 4 years ago before I got my 87 300D, I looked at a 92 (I
think) 300D in York, SC; interior was s'posed to be palomino, but it was
really tobacco - literally - owner smoked, and original palomino interior
was coated in nicotine; smelled like it, too. 'Almost passed out from the
ay, October 30, 2008 8:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 blower fuse
> THere is a local shop that sells mostly Bosch parts - I bought all
> three that he had in stock today. $0.50 each.
>
> On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 10:15 AM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> > BTW,
We enjoyed driving our 80 240D manny tranny for nearly 16 years and 185 kmi
from Nov 79 to its untimely demise in Jun 95 accident. Uninsured driver
suddenly pulled across in front of wife; she T-boned 'im. 'Still be driving
it but for the accident.
Wilton
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From: "Won
Wasn't Zimbabwe Rhodesia? 'Had a friend in college at NC State in early
50's from there.
Wilton
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From: "LWB250" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Ever see 100 billion dollars?
> Yeah,
30, 2008 9:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 blower fuse
> Hmmm - I have a glow plug relay fuse in the glove box of the '90 -
> guess I need to take a look at it!
>
> On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 10:19 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> > 3 or 4 years ago, I sto
since then
>
> On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 11:31 PM, Wilton Strickland
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
>
> > Wasn't Zimbabwe Rhodesia? 'Had a friend in college at NC State in early
> > 50's from there.
> >
> > Wilton
> >
> > - Original Me
No kidding? Good luck.
Wilton
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From: "Rolf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:44 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Thanks for helping me with my new O309D Motoroam. (For
kalebprices!)
> I forgot who listed this but THANK YOU. I o
I noticed, but I wasn't going to say anything. ;-))
Wilton
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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] a slight correction
> > ...After pulling the access cover off the back of the light assembly,
> > locate the
>
'Did some bit for fuel and tire conservation today; 'checked and filled
tires on the 87 300D to 32 psi. 'Sure rolled easier the few blocks home.
'Hadn't checked 'em for 6 months or more, and they were all at ~20/21,
evidently down from normal leakage and cooler temp - 'hope that's all.
Wilton
_
Wow!!! Sliced and scrambled Ferrari!
Wilton
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From: "Hendrik & Fay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik the Cheap versus Team RLE and it's mega budget
> No no no, I have lots of fun win
Photos?
Wilton
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From: "Fmiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes list"
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 5:22 PM
Subject: [MBZ] OT - way of topic, concrete restoration
> I have a 85 year old concrete stile on the edge of the
> yard. The fence it went over is long gone
'Don't know what Bill thinks he has to apologize for. If it's the
commentary on colonialism, I thought it was appropriate and well done - no
apology needed. 'Just wish I'd said it myself.
We're praying for his speedy recovery, so he can hurry back here and try to
keep us straight.
We also wish Su
'Sounds like about the same area they found his ID, pilot's license, cash,
etc.
Wilton
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From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 6:06 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fossett
> Rich Thomas wrote:
> > So he either
That's a 1/8 inch (one EIGHTH of an inch) to 3/16 inch hook.
Wilton
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From: "David Hemsley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 3:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Intermittent Temp Gauge: Related Subject
>
> Angelo,
Here are the parts of my evapectomy summary relevant to inst cluster. (This
was on a 124, but the removal tools are same for a 126, and 126 cluster
extraction itself is basically the same.)
The problem I had removing the cluster is rare - had not had this prob. on
coupla 123 clusters I've remove
That's why I've done my own oil changes for 62 years (started helping
brother do 'em at 12). 'Think the oil was ~$0.20 per qt. then.
Wilton
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From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 5:02 PM
Subject: Re: [M
That's why it's called STEALERship. 'Got the name the old fashioned way -
they EARNED it.
Wilton
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From: "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stealership Excitement
> But you woul
Shop supplies? The mechanic's paper towels?
Wilton
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From: "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 7:46 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stealership Excitement
> It's quite dusty here in the AZ desert. These all are
How do you know what a hooker stockpiles?
Wilton
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From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 9:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300E oil question (I almost hate to ask this!)
> Didn't even have to go out and buy
E:
> I have no experience in that arena, but it sounded like a good response.
>
> [#3 is the true answer.]
>
> D.
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 8:18 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> > How do you know what a hooker stockpiles?
> >
> >
My 124 300D is elec.
Wilton
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From: "Loren Faeth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 9:27 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300E oil question (I almost hate to ask this!)
> My 81 240D is mechanical. The 126 is electronic, at least
The cigar-smoker general - Curt Lemay, CINCSAC
Wilton
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From: "Bill R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] most expensive accidents
> Some years ago an Air Force buddy of mine reported that
Kincheloe AFB in the U. P. for me; and you, Harry?
Wilton
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From: "harry watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 9:38 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold
Loren, we did the same when stationed
Sawyer, 4 long years. Flew into to your place every now and then on
the milk run. You guys had it soft.:>)
Harry
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From: "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 8:54 AM
Subj
uesday, November 04, 2008 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] most expensive accidents
> Thanks Wilton. Is that sort of an accident likely to get the general into
> as much hot water as it likely would have any of the air or ground crew?
> BillR
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [
'Started my 87 300D this morning, and as I selected reverse, began to hear
(barely) a very low frequency tic coming from somewhere on the right rear.
This was before I started moving, and gear selector had no effect on the
tic. 'Had a thought it may be rain water dripping off tree onto car roof,
b
cidental B-52 arsonist' was, his cigar was lit when it
> started the fire. Could well be more than one stogie general was around
> back then - probably late 1970's.
> BillR
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> O
Some stuff sorta like that, but 'can't remember specifically.
Wilton
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From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] most expensive accidents
ubject: Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
> > Kincheloe AFB in the U. P. for me; and you, Harry?
>
> Want a vacation home up there, Wilton?
> It's a ghost town now, $15-25k will buy you a halfway de
'Don't know - never heard it. 'Did hear about the "wouldn't dare" comment,
though.
Wilton
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From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 1:13 P
I was with B-52's at Warner Robins, GA, then.
Wilton
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From: "harry watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold
> Ten years earlier, HH 43Bs.
>
> Harry
r 04, 2008 5:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold
> On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 7:47 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Wilton Strickland wrote:
> >> Kincheloe AFB in the U. P. for me; and you, Harry?
> > Want a vacation home up there, W
ld is to refer to living costs as percentages
> of earnings.
>
> but WRT that house; 5 bedrooms in ~1900 sq.'?! hard to imagine how
> there could be room in any of those bedrooms for a bed, or room anywhere
> else in the house!
>
>
> cheers!
> e
> n6zes
>
>
My '71 Chrysler station wagon was Ziebarted in Soo, ON, in late '71.
Wilton
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From: "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 7:13 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 115 300D now running
> A chain that does undercoating, ru
WO school. Another possibility is that this was a story going around
> and told to, or taken by, the new guys as a true story. Don't know. I'm
> going out to TX to his wedding in January, so if I think of it I will ask
> him.
> BillR
>
> -Original Message-
> From:
Have you hooked both sides at the same time, gripping one puller with each
hand and pulling each alternately in rapid, jiggling motion. 'They usually
come out fairly easily, but cluster removal back in Jun on my 124 was a real
bear to remove. 'I sent you that writeup, didn't I? Problem was facto
For settings other than defrost and high, a temp sensor determines how much
air is needed to satisfy what you're asking for, then it turns the fan on
very low or higher depending on how close the temp in the car is to what
you're asking for. Usually, if there's a wide difference between temp in
th
"chromed hub caps" - 'left inner circles unpainted, i. e., stainless steel
unpainted like those on my two wheel utility trailer. Wheel covers from
salvage yard with original color on inner circles removed and left
unpainted.
Wilton
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From: "Hendrik & Fay" <[EMAIL PROTE
I could tell ya, but I'd probably get government quarters at Fort
Leavenworth, KS, as payment, and I'm not that fond of government housing.
Wilton
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 3:38 PM
Su
Well said, Hendrik. Thank you.
Wilton
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From: "Hendrik & Fay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 6:53 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood star and the people that wear hoods
> No I don't think he accidentally posted it to th
ouldn't we all be rooting for him to do a good job rather than just be
> hating on him?
>
> On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 7:16 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> > Well said, Hendrik. Thank you.
> >
> > Wilton
> >
> > - Original Mess
d star and the people that wear hoods
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 7:34 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What did he have, then?
>
> Wilton
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> T
Don't forget Curt's Tool Rental Service, eirther. ;=)
Wilton
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From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" ; "Mitch Haley"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Holy heck...
> What I really ment
from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> -Original Message-
> From: "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 17:34:12
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bolt cutters
>
>
> Yea, 'thought it ma
"hog panels"?
Wilton
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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 3:29 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Bolt cutters
> I am looking to buy a bolt cutter. The initial use will be cutting hog
panels. Does anyone have suggestions on size
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 4:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bolt cutters
> On Sun, 9 Nov 2008 15:45:19 -0500 "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>
> > "hog panels"?
>
> http://www.stockyardsupply.com/page3/index.htm
>
>
Will you be setting up Curt's MB Specialty Garage soon? ;=
Wilton
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From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 1:20 PM
Subject: [MBZ] New Calipers in
> Just think of how many MB related posts I've put on in the las
Without a nonconductor between them, electrolysis will "rust away" (erode)
the iron.
When dissimilar metals are in contact with each other, electrolysis (natural
reaction/flow of electrons between them) erodes the less "noble" metal.
Wilton
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From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAI
Yes, that, too, but much slower than direct contact, of course.
Wilton
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From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - home hot and cold water filters update
> > When dissimila
inum) but I have
> not been able to find fuel hose barbs in anything but brass. Can brass
> fittings be used with aluminum, or do I need to keep looking?
>
> Allan
>
>
>
> On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:48:04 -0500, "Wilton Strickland"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
&g
And tank "filling."
Wilton
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From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 8:59 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Our 190D 5 cyl Auto gets 40 mpg
Ask her to prove her method, how exactly did she come to this conclusion.
47mpg is bey
Keep 'em dry, cool and in the dark.
Wilton
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From: "Craig McCluskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Leaving unmounted tires outside
> On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:23:15 -0800 "Alex Chamberlain"
Thank you. 'Glad to have had the opportunity.
Wilton
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From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 10:23 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Thank you to the Veterans
> I know we have several veterans on here and I also kno
'Reminds me of a night in Greenland in 1978. I was Director of Engineering
at Sondrestrom Air Base, now known as Kangerlussuaq. Early evening I was in
my room reading and listening to classical music; phone rang; Base Commander
asked me to go over to Officer's Club and talk to a NASA guy about a
Oh. 'Thought it was technical order. ;=)
Wilton
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From: "Craig McCluskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Our 190D 5 cyl Auto gets 40 mpg
> On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:33:30 -0800 "Zolta
I bought a Garmin Nuvi 750 'bout 2 months ago at Sam's for $300. 'Has
latest maps.
Wilton
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From: "Anthony Galioto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:02 AM
Subject: [MBZ] I need a GPO
> I am going to get my daugh
'Inverted to improve aerodynamics/streamlining.
Wilton
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From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:48 AM
Subject: [MBZ] WW2 Mercedes Aircraft Engine
> Hi all -
> I watched a show today* that told about the
Same here in NC for many years. Now going to system requiring inspection
before license renewal. When you go to renew license, if you don't have
record of appropriate and timely inspection in the DMV computer, no license
renewal.
Wilton
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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Another $100 lesson:
In 1958, I was a B-47E maintenance crew chief (USAF E-3) paid a grand total
of $220 per month. I had a '51 Chevrolet; 'saw a nice-looking, excellent
condition '56 Chevy 4-door sedan on stealer's used car lot; 'made a deal one
day to trade; 'told salesman I'd bring 'im $100 d
Another goodun, Rich. 'Never heard it like that before. Thanks for the
laugh.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:35 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] junker
> NH has a very high tattoo to tooth r
t: Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
> > I asked the salesman, "Where's the $100 I gave you
> > yesterday afternoon?" The SOB replied, "What $100?"
>
> So how many months did he take his liquid diet through a straw?
> I can't imagine
n fuming.
>
> Funny how that works.
>
> --R
>
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
> > I was fool enough to let the SOB get away with it. I hope he has been
> > rotting in HELL for many years.
> >
> > Wilton
> >
> > - Original Message -
> > F
Son with the '07 R320CDI just called to ask my opinion of latest stealership
scam on 'im:
Month or so ago, he had the vehicle in for bunch of warranty work, including
inop stereo/tape/CD system. They did everything but the stereo - 'had to
order parts. 'Called him coupla days ago to tell 'im par
4+ years ago, when I was looking for a 124 Diesel, I was disappointed and
appalled at the number of sellers who lied and seemed so ignorant about the
cars they were trying to sell. It's damned upsetting to be told all sorts
of BS about how great a car is and/or he has "all service records," then y
s about lawyers, which they will be paying for, also saying
> things like not being happy with the service and writing letters to
> MBUSA will help them make up their minds that customers are not wallets
> on legs to be fleeced at every opportunity.
>
> Hendrik
>
> Wilton Stri
Anything to get it through closing.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:55 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Bean Pickers
> Then you have had 2 bad real estate agents.
>
> Allan Streib wrote
e realtors are that way, good ones are not.
>
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
> > Anything to get it through closing.
> >
> > Wilton
> >
>
> --
> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
> 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL,
> 87 300SDL x2, 8
Yea, we wanta read it.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 4:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Unscrupulous MB recycler
> why dont you just post it here for all to see
>
> Glenn Brown wrote:
> >
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From: "Strickland Brian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 5:02 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stealership theft again
> I called the area rep today and she said she would look
PASSED or "got" the sticker? ;=
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:38 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Hammie passes inspection
> As always its handy to know a guy who knows a guy.
>
> So the car passed inspe
I giggle, too, when I do mine with the $2 sucker. ;<)
Wilton
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From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 4:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frustration and Envy
> I find kitty litter works well at absorbing oil spills
The first number is width of the tire in mm; second number is aspect ratio
(height of the tire expressed as a percentage of the width); last number is
diameter in inches of wheel on which the tire mounts.
A 175/70 HR 15 tire is 175 mm wide; the height (not diameter) of the tire is
70% of the width
'Takes more power (amperage - bigger cable) to initiate turning than to KEEP
it turning.
Wilton
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From: "Kris Gilmore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 3:06 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Diesels need big jumper cables
> Ye
I'll give 'im $600.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 3:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ticking noise in a diesel?
> I can feel the love on this list..
>
> On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:45 AM,
I've used 2 sets of cables to start my Diesels, also. 'Also used 2 starter
battery/kits once.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Bill R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 10:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesels need big jumper cables
> O
Go to cool cycle for a while. make sure there's good air flow inside the
house and through the outside coil; check/replace filters.
Other thermostat across the room may be for a prior heating system, maybe,
even electric ceiling "radient" heat or electric baseboasrd heaters. Look
in fuse/breaker
Physics will win EVERY time.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Fmiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up
> > Curt wrote:
> >
> > This doesn't help you at all b
'Zackly what I thought about the home "warranty" company.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 4:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up
> I googled for a repair service, up popp
EMER may turn off the outside unit, but AUX doesn't usually turn it off.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up
> Well that emergency
WOW! You really ARE a whippersnapper!
Wilton
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From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest
> Ok, old farts :) I had several HS teachers th
Aux heat strips should come on if the temp SETTING (temp you're calling for)
on the control unit (thermostat on the wall) is greater than ~2 to 3 degrees
higher than the temp. at the thermostat. When temp gets (or stays) within
~2 to 3 degrees of the setting, aux heat strips turn/stay off. Like i
Here's the heat pump article; 'lot of it's very basic, but some may want
that, too.
HEAT PUMPS: by Wilton Strickland
A heat pump is simply an air conditioner with the ability to provide heat by
transferring heat from outside the house to the inside of the house in
addition to the
Does a 300SD really have a FRAME, or is it unibody? ;<))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 6:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I don't understand
> Curt wrote: "Why does anybody try to sell
Ponton) have been unibody. No separate
> frame on anything later that the Adenauer.
>
> Peter
>
> On Nov 19, 2008, at 5:37 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote:
>
> > Does a 300SD really have a FRAME, or is it unibody? ;<))
> >
> > Wilton
> >
> > -
its absolute finest
> And I'm damn proud of it! :)
>
> Luther
>
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
> > WOW! You really ARE a whippersnapper!
> >
> > Wilton
>
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Is this on a 124? How 'bout rear, outside corner lights - on OUTSIDE
corners of tail light assemblies. How 'bout rear window brake light or
license plate lights?
Wilton
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From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008
How 'bout the light inside the trunk? I don't know - just wondering if it's
on the monitor circuit.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] lamps
> I'll have to start pulling
hich can't
> be seen by the driver and are required to be working. It's the law in
> Germany (and other EU countries) that you have to carry spare bulbs so
> if the cops pull you over for a broken light you can fix it there and
> then. None of this get it fixed first chance you
'Coupla weeks ago, on 20 mile drive along I-795 between Goldsboro and
Wilson, NC, I counted 6 dead deer.
Wilton
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From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 4:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
> P
#2 is $1.10 more per gal here than plus/extra gasoline
Wilton
Goldsboro, NC
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