Re: [MBZ] OT non-lethal home defense

2019-06-21 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
(mist won't come back onto you and into your > face), and they have a UV tracer that doesn't easily wash off, so cops can > ID the perp more easily. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Fri, Jun 21, 2019 at 8:36 AM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On

Re: [MBZ] OT non-lethal home defense

2019-06-21 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I'd like to see someone make a high pressure "water pistol" mounted with a laser and filled with wasp and hornet spray. I've read several places that wasp and hornet spray will blind an assailant only temporarily if he manages to get to an ER in 30-45 minutes. The can it comes in is big and

Re: [MBZ] Locked Computer

2019-06-19 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Thanks Russ. Gerry Russ Williams wrote: > You won't find a Win Activation Code sticker on the bottom. > And you can't use a program to get it off the computer. > Win10 uses a digital ID that is stored on MS's servers. > Download the Win10 iso create a dvd or stick. Wipe the drive during >

Re: [MBZ] Locked Computer

2019-06-19 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Message- > > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > > archer75--- via Mercedes > > Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 8:53 AM > > To: Mercedes Discussion List > > Cc: arche...@embarqmail.com > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Locked Computer &g

Re: [MBZ] Locked Computer

2019-06-18 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Thanks for the links and references, Craig. If I can't restore this computer to normal operation, it won't be because of lack of information. The expertise available on this group is remarkable! Gerry Craig wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: > > > If you were an enterprise user you could use the MS

Re: [MBZ] Locked Computer

2019-06-18 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Thanks Kaleb. I'll try Ultimate Boot CD. Gerry Kaleb Striplin wrote: > I believe ultimate boot cd has a tool to remove or recover windows system > passwords. It is free. > > > On Jun 18, 2019, at 12:43 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > &

Re: [MBZ] Locked Computer

2019-06-18 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
: > > https://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page/5_bootable_isos_to_boot_and_repair_your_computer_for_free.html > > -D > > > > > On Jun 18, 2019, at 8:05 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Windows 10. > > Gerry > > > > Da

Re: [MBZ] Locked Computer

2019-06-18 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Windows 10. Gerry Dan wrote: > What OS is it running? That will determine how to unlock it. > > -D > > > On Jun 18, 2019, at 1:43 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > > A friend gave me a new, locked Toshiba laptop for which h

[MBZ] Locked Computer

2019-06-17 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
A friend gave me a new, locked Toshiba laptop for which he doesn't have a password. I seem to remember that such computers make good boat anchors but aren't much good for anything else. I have several old programs for wiping hard drives, and several laptop hard drives that might fit the

[MBZ] Ugly Car

2019-06-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Ugliest Car? https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2019/06/13/Russian-man-replaces-Bentley-sedans-wheels-with-tank-treads/1271560451833/ --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Need more Win-doze help

2019-06-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Mon, 10 Jun 2019 22:56:29 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > So I got Avast antivirus and installed it on my laptop's Windows > partition. It seemed to be OK until I had it do a boot scan. > > After rebooting and logging in, I got a window which said, > > Windows Desktop

Re: [MBZ] Towing 35k lbs

2019-06-07 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > Kaleb wrote: > > > So I keep seeing these commercial from a local DCJR dealer here > > talking about the new Ram 3500 and it can tow 35k lbs. > > 35,000 lbs Gross Combined Vehicle Weight? Or just trailer? > > That is the bottom of class 8. Bigger than a Ford F-650 or a GMC > Kodiak

Re: [MBZ] OT: How long have you been here? Csn you remember?

2019-06-04 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I joined when it was run out of Canada. Was that Dickarde in Canada? Gerry On Mon, 3 Jun 2019 20:08:31 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > You were on Alex's Mercedes Veterans list.  I think he hung that up > about 1998.   I think I joined it about 1996 and I think you were there >

Re: [MBZ] Flood report Cubit

2019-06-03 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Sun, 2 Jun 2019 21:55:27 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Curley wrote: > > > "Riight!   What's a Cubit?" > > Heh. An ancient unit of measure, from the finger-tip to the > elbow. It is the unit used in such descriptions as the > instructions to Noah on how to build a vessel to

[MBZ] Bad Apple

2019-06-02 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Personal Tech Apple's privacy schtick is just an act, say folks suing the iGiant: iTunes 'purchase histories sold' to data slurpers Class-action lawsuit accuses Cupertino of breaking the law by flogging personal info Apple has been hit with a class-action complaint in the US accusing the

Re: [MBZ] trust fund?

2019-06-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
The sovereign citizen movement is a loose grouping of American and Commonwealth litigants, commentators, tax protesters, and financial-scheme promoters. Self-described "sovereign citizens" see themselves as answerable only to their particular interpretation of the common law and as not subject

Re: [MBZ] OT Frogbarge seats (observations on flying)

2019-05-30 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Mountain Man wrote: > Curley wrote: > > Its been a while since I flew domestic airlines. Over the past few > > days, flew 4 flights. 3 of then were on frogbus, A319, 320, 321. > > Airplanes. My son recently received Type rating for both A320 and B737. > His seat time is Type rate training

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT Frogbarge seats (observations on flying)

2019-05-30 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Frogbarge seats (observations on flying) > > Now think about these seats if you are 6'4" tall > > There's no room to open a computer now, the seat pitch is too small > > --FT ... It would be nice to have a list of airlines

[MBZ] Memorial Day Poem

2019-05-29 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth > And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; > Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth > Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things > You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung > High in the sunlit silence.

[MBZ] Hmmmmmm?

2019-05-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Fined One Million Yuan After Customer’s Complaint Goes Viral A Mercedes-Benz dealership has been fined one million yuan ($144,990) after a customer complaint in April sparked public outcry. Last month, a Benz owner in Xi'an, in northwest China’s Shaanxi province, complained that the car she

[MBZ] Midwest Tornados

2019-05-23 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Anyone in the Midwest tornado areas? Missouri? Texas? Others? Gerry --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Bees

2019-05-21 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
A bee keeper in a small town near the UF Med School came in to the clinic and was diagnoses with lymphocytic leukemia. Treatment was ineffective and he was sent home to die. Probably because of his declining health, he fell or knocked over a bee hive and got bitten so many times the ambulance

Re: [MBZ] Worst beer WUZ:Plugging Tires

2019-05-21 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Here's something for you beer drinkers to try: " Belgian monks resurrect 220-year-old beer after finding recipe Grimbergen Abbey brew incorporates methods found in 12th-century books https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/21/belgian-monks-grimbergen-abbey-old-beer

Re: [MBZ] Benz Sprinter troubles

2019-05-20 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
It reminds me of a manager at a Piper plant on the east coast of Florida I was talking to during the Vietnam war. Piper had some sort of military contract back then. "They sent me down here, gave me a bunch of minimum wage orange pickers, and expected me to build airplanes.", he said. Never

Re: [MBZ] OT for Clay

2019-05-16 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
It wouldn't be hard to rewrite that scenario and make the beautiful lady the lady in Alaska. Gerry On Thu, 16 May 2019 10:49:29 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > I believe, that there is a certain lady in Alaska who would not approve > of that scenario. > On 16/05/2019 8:59 AM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] OT Calling Tin Man Mao

2019-05-14 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Randy Bennell wrote: > > The Lord only knows what it might do to your liver, but there are folks > > who swear by WD40 as relief for arthritis. The problem with substances that are toxic to the liver is that you can destroy seven-eighths of your liver and never know it, but when you begin

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Manfred!

2019-05-14 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
MG wrote: > I'm still here and even send a reply now and > then. Another year older and still kicking. Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!, Manfred. Gerry --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Next finnie project for Poos

2019-05-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Mon, 13 May 2019 06:46:48 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 11 May 2019 23:41:54 -0400 archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > > > > I wish the darned love bugs would go away. I’ve done all this > > > > > > work to th

Re: [MBZ] Idiots

2019-05-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > So recently I picked up a very beat up 1983 240d. It is beyond > > restoration so I thought the best idea was to try some cool things > > out with it. I was wondering if anyone knew how to get the 240d to > > roll coal? > > > > --FT

Re: [MBZ] OT Calling Tin Man Mao

2019-05-12 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
He already has one, doesn't he? Gerry > Get a girlfriend? > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On May 12, 2019, at 6:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > What's a good technique to ignore/mask pain in my arthritic right wrist? > > The magnetic bracelet seemed to make it

Re: [MBZ] OT Calling Tin Man Mao

2019-05-12 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I agree with Curly. Stay busy doing "something", and every time thoughts about pain in your wrist pop up, put them out of your mind. It won't be easy at first, but the more you put something out of your mind, the easier it gets. Remember the principle of building good habits: "Try and fail, try

Re: [MBZ] Next finnie project for Poos

2019-05-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > > > I wish the darned love bugs would go away. I’ve done all this work > > > > to the Finnie and I can’t drive it unless I want a layer of the > > > > little buggers all over the front of the car. Dan > Try: > > http://www.motorhome.com/tech/diy/splatter-free-surface-pronto/ > >

Re: [MBZ] Next finnie project for Poos

2019-05-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Hi Diana, Here's some stuff to try if the love bugs get bad Love, Pop Dan wrote: > > > > I wish the darned love bugs would go away. I’ve done all this work > > > > to the Finnie and I can’t drive it unless I want a layer of the > > > > little buggers all over the front of the car. > > Try: >

Re: [MBZ] Next finnie project for Poos

2019-05-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Wife used something on the White Tornado that let her wash the love bugs off with a garden hose. It may have been the stuff for the windshield that makes the water bead up. Whatever she used didn't seem to affect the finish. > That sure looks like an M127 to me, but I’ll defer to your

Re: [MBZ] OT TRUE rolling coal!

2019-05-09 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
https://www.luxurytrainclub.com/trains/private-rail-cars/ Gerry > If I were mega-rich, I would need to own a steam engine like that and some > luxo rail cars to pull behind, enough land to make sure it can still get to > 120 mph now and then. Use it to make trips from the coast (were my yacht >

Re: [MBZ] OT TRUE rolling coal!

2019-05-09 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Thu, 9 May 2019 13:58:45 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > 1 megapound of steel rolling at 70mph.  Oh yeah... > > https://jalopnik.com/heres-the-biggest-steam-locomotive-in-the-world-flying-1834641096 > --FT > > > ___ It's a pretty neat job of

Re: [MBZ] OT Calling Tin Man Mao

2019-05-09 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
18 v. 113 deg.) so something > > is > > >> working (my surgery was a little over 2 weeks ago). > > >> > > >> On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 12:42 AM archer75--- via Mercedes < > > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >> > > &g

Re: [MBZ] OT Calling Tin Man Mao

2019-05-08 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Did your doctor prescribe magnetic therapy Andrew? Gerry Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > I iced religiously to hasten healing of both L and R rotator cuff > surgeries, along with using a Nikken magnet. Currently icing lavishly and > using magnet on my partial right knee replacement. Doc says I am

[MBZ] The Fast Prius

2019-05-08 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
A guy in a fast Mercedes was trying out his new ride at night when he stopped to help an old fellow in a Prius who was broken down on the side of the road. Neither one knew anything about the innards of a Prius, so they tied the Prius to the Mercedes with a tow rope. Before long the Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> The interwebz of thingz! > > The world and the appliances are all getting linked up. Your ice box talks > to the dishwasher, which chats up the wash machine and dryer. The door locks > speak to the lighting, Alexa talks trash about Siri and Cortana. The TV > knows what you are streaming

Re: [MBZ] OT another good reason to keep the old diesels running

2019-05-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > Floyd wrote: > > It is not an imaginary science fiction scenario that, with the > > flip of a switch, every automobile in the United States could > > suddenly and without warning be "turned off," all their engines > > stopped, their radios disabled, all by a malevolent saboteur. > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Copart SL500

2019-05-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
OK Don wrote: > > Another approach that Clay might )or might not) use would be to > > announce > that since he doesn't have an old Mercedes to work on, he's going down to > the local titty bar for a few hours and beers ... .

Re: [MBZ] Way OT Cardiac Rehab was Re: OT: Cheapest place to install wind power

2019-05-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Are you keeping your salt intake low? Nowadays it's nearly impossible if you're away from home unless there are Chinese restaurants available where they will provide low salt/low fat food. Gerry Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT: drove a Tesla

2019-04-29 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:54:29 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > > > One wonders at the vehicle maintenance and repair costs > > In theory, they should be low. > > Electric drivetrain is relatively simple and robust, software is updated >

Re: [MBZ] squeal on right turn

2019-04-28 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
How long since front end alignment? Too much toe-in possibly due to loose front in bolt(s) or failed rubber joints? (Too much toe-out would cause steering problems? Gerry On Sat, 27 Apr 2019 21:29:29 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > belt squeal is a different thread inside this

[MBZ] OT: An Article For Earth Day

2019-04-22 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I give up trying to figure out all these claims because they leave out so much. For example America produces: 9 billion chickens and 32.2 million cows per year* yet no one seems to be worried about chicken farts enough to measure them. Although you may point out that a cow is bigger than a

Re: [MBZ] Tolulope Rahman Salam and Ibrahim Shehu

2019-04-16 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Back in the late '40s a wealthy man told me he was unhappy about spending the winter in Florida (his wife loved it) but he might as well because he only made six cents on the dollar if he stayed and worked in New York; Wall Street I seem to remember. Do you know what the tax rate for the

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Dual alternators?

2019-04-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Doesn't Dodge use a Cummins 6BT in their pickups? Did you look at this link? https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-NEW-HIGH-OUTPUT-ALTERNATOR-FOR-DODGE-DIESEL-CUMMINS-250AMP-1-YR-WARRANTY-/271118352661 On Sat, 13 Apr 2019 02:10:08 + (UTC)

Re: [MBZ] Please read hole ad I am placing the most honest ad

2019-04-09 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Tue, 9 Apr 2019 11:26:35 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Rusty but trusty. 1982 300D turbo. > > Wonder if it really only has 67k miles + one year of driving so maybe 70k > miles. > > Would be a good engine donor, beat him down on the price a bit. > - > Max > Charleston

Re: [MBZ] OT - Turpentine

2019-04-09 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 18:40:21 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I vaguely remember my grandparents talking about using it for some sort of > medicinal purpose, maybe as disinfectant sort of thing. Topical not internal. > > People used to drink benzene to get a buzz too, so YMMV. >

Re: [MBZ] WOT I bought an airless paint sprayer

2019-04-07 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Sun, 7 Apr 2019 15:11:58 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > For doing some repaints on the house.  Harbor Freight special, it seems > like a decent unit, got good reviews.  I just primed a bedroom in less > than 30min, walls and ceiling (which has that popcorn on it that you >

Re: [MBZ] OT EV airplanes in the near future

2019-04-07 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Clay Monroe wrote: > That was not on the curricula in my elementary school. I did not learn of > that until Maggie Thatcher wanted to undermine the coal miners. Until that > time, we were all going to freeze in the coming ice ages. There was much > undisputed science supporting that fact.

Re: [MBZ] OT hey y’all ho mah beer’n watchiss

2019-04-07 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Sat, 6 Apr 2019 17:57:35 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > Had no idea it was just a .22 they shot each other with. > > No 'just' about it. When a nameless person and nameless friends decided > to fill a scrap vehicle with lead, the little .22 rifle clearly had the most >

[MBZ] pilot-less “flying taxi”

2019-04-05 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
As carmakers push ahead with self-driving vehicles, an Austrian aerospace company and its Chinese partner showed off their pilot-less “flying taxi” for the first time in Europe on Thursday. The drone’s 16 propellers hummed loudly as it rose above the pitch at Vienna’s Generali Arena, home to

Re: [MBZ] E320

2019-03-30 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > So, since I've been offered a free ML320 hulk, which still has the tranny and > which was > retired due to hitting a curb at speed and destroying the front end, it looks > like I have a > story for getting Barney on the road. Getting the hulk (which only has

[MBZ] Useful Home Made Inventions

2019-03-30 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Mercedes bus assembly

2019-03-30 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Clay!!!

2019-03-30 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> >>> That looks pretty nice, decent price > >> I concur. It would make a lovely coffin. > >> -- Jim I wonder if anyone on the list is thinking about being buried in their Mercedes? There are graveyards that allow "unusual" burials:

Re: [MBZ] A prime example of how the media takes a story and runs with it, can’t believe this has made it to BBC

2019-03-21 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> On 3/20/19 9:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47643626?fbclid=IwAR1ihgiEJrZOKl-8ixO6i2MV0fgxD5kXcniKiWy1IcDwkg-ioMEim04bh8U > > > > Problem is the media is believing the lies of our disgruntled former > > Sheriff and reporting it as

Re: [MBZ] My Eyes, my eyes!

2019-03-20 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
What's your next project after this one? Gerry .. > The truth comes out - Kleb has seen Jabba nekkid! Eye bleach!! > > -D > > > > On Mar 19, 2019, at 10:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > You can’t

Re: [MBZ] OT: New England Squirrel Boom

2019-03-18 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
We once had many squirrels, but since a small hawk moved into the neighborhood, we see very few. I seem to remember reading about foxes and other animals that dive into the snow and catch rodents. I wonder if artic foxes have ever been tried in New England for squirrel control? Gerry

[MBZ] Ethiopian Airlines Crash

2019-03-10 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Any ideas about the cause of the Ethiopian Airlines Crash that killed all on board? Here is one theory. I'm wondering if the plane also has a tendency to stall on takeoff or on other conditions as well? Gerry . Darren Whiteside/Reuters Boeing

Re: [MBZ] Triple A

2019-03-09 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> his opinion.   YMMV, especially when SWMBO's man is named Kaleb. > > archer75--- via Mercedes wrote on 3/8/19 7:05 PM: > > Some auto insurers offer towing as part of their policies. Anyone had > > experience with those? > > Gerry > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Triple A

2019-03-09 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
nt from my iPhone > > > On Mar 8, 2019, at 7:05 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Some auto insurers offer towing as part of their policies. Anyone had > > experience with those? > > Gerry > > > >> Wife used to work for

Re: [MBZ] Triple A

2019-03-08 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
g with my insurance policy for years. I think it only covers > the first twenty miles, but I've used it several times. Cost is pretty low, > I remember $15 every six months. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > On March 8, 2019 8:05:35 PM EST, archer75--- via Mercedes &

Re: [MBZ] Triple A

2019-03-08 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Some auto insurers offer towing as part of their policies. Anyone had experience with those? Gerry > Wife used to work for the SE AAA. Understand that AAA is not a nationwide > organization, but a disparate group of regional companies that are loosely > connected by name that offer benefits

[MBZ] Renault EZ Ultivo

2019-03-08 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
The French have designed some truly weird cars, but this one takes first prize; maybe for all time. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-47469564 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] that'll buff out

2019-03-07 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Thu, 7 Mar 2019 19:05:31 -0500 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > Second owner project car lo miles, ran out of funds, my loosed you're > gains.  Make offer.  No loballers I no what I got > > --FT > > On 3/7/19 6:57 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > Should have some fun with this one: > >

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D squeal when turning

2019-03-04 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Nearly all tire shops tighten lug bolts more than required. They won't get sued for that but they can get sued if a wheel comes off while driving. That's why I carry a cheap lug wrench with a Sharpie mark at the correct pressure. I hand the lug wrench to the tire man and tell him to tighten to

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Monark nozzles - Update

2019-03-04 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> If it don't work use a bigger hammer. "Why do it right the first time?" > > Why do it right when you can do it twice? > > > > If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is. "Your brakes are fine. You need new glasses." I can't fix it but I can still charge for it. Working on cars teaches

Re: [MBZ] OT: Fusion Reactor/Superconductivity...Craig?

2019-03-01 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
It is. IIRC the Tokomak is near FSU near Tallahassee, Florida Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > I recently posted about a breakthrough in room-temperature superconductivity. > I wonder if that is the technology that makes the much smaller Tokomak > possible. Perhaps Craig knows the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pilot asleep at controls of 747

2019-02-25 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > the > > >> middle. > > >> > > >> For takeoff and landing there is always an extra officer on the flight > > deck > > >> whose job is only to watch the other three and pick up any errors or > > >> irregularities. A frien

[MBZ] OT: B-52s Forever?

2019-02-25 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
U.S. B-52 bombers are getting an upgrade that will let them drop smart munitions like never before. 25 Feb. 2019 -- The service is testing a major upgrade for the decades-old bombers, as well as the revolutionary conventional rotary launchers (CFLs). The upgrade will increase the number of

[MBZ] OT: Pilot asleep at controls of 747

2019-02-24 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Sun, 24 Feb 2019 15:28:45 -0500 "arche...@embarqmail.com" wrote: > Pilot asleep at controls of 747. > > https://www.instagram.com/p/BuHB1AyHpUM/ > Gerry wrote: I don't see how airline pilots stay awake on long flights with the autopilots flying the plane. Do they take turns napping? Read

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: OT to the nth: Why do zebras have stripes?

2019-02-23 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
A character in Hemingways book said something like that. Maybe that's where they got the idea for the song. Gerry > From the song “Africa” by the band Toto. > > -D > > > > On Feb 23, 2019, at 11:53 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Fro

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: OT to the nth: Why do zebras have stripes?

2019-02-23 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
From: "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Ernest Hemingway??? > As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti > I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become > > --FT > > On 2/22/19 4:38 PM, Rdeafboy via Mercedes wrote: > > I was in Africa in the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Hearing test and leaking exhaust.

2019-02-22 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Mike Esh wrote: > I am having more and more trouble hearing people talk in regular conversation > and it gets even more difficult to hear if there is background noise. So I > downloaded an iPhone app and using my headphones I tested my hearing. > Results are below if anyone wants to see

Re: [MBZ] Pea soup 240D Euro 4 speed on BAT + 2 others with rare interior colors

2019-02-20 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Highly sought after. > >> > >> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-240d-8/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-02-20 Sold for $16,500.00 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

[MBZ] Gulf Stream’s Energy (Was: OT)

2019-02-19 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Project Looks to Tap Gulf Stream’s Energy 05/03/2017 by Kip Tabb First of two parts WANCHESE – As the Gulf Stream passes Cape Hatteras, the movement of water is some 45 times greater than the flow of every river on earth. That amount of moving water represents an extraordinary amount of

Re: [MBZ] OM60x belt tensioner

2019-02-19 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Have you tried measuring the bearings OD, ID, and Width and calling the measurements and description into a bearing supply store? A cheap slide ruler, preferably with a metric scale, will usually provide accurate enough measurements. You might want to specify "high speed sealed bearing". Gerry

Re: [MBZ] 24v to 12v converter

2019-02-18 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Thanks. That answers my question. I think it's remarkable that you went from truck driver, which requires a minimum of complex thought, to your present profession that must require a great deal of complex thought. Gerry > > > Gerry wrote: > > > > > > I've often thought of having 2 -12v

Re: [MBZ] 24v to 12v converter

2019-02-18 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > In regard to balancing the 12v loads on a 2x12v battery bank, I would think > > by now there would be some electronic (computer) gizmo by now that would do > > the balancing. > There is: it's the 24V-to-12V buck converter. > A lot of the bigger UPS's (for example) run on 24V or even 48V

Re: [MBZ] 123 Driveline and Headliner. was:: 124 thumpidy thump

2019-02-17 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Thanks, Curly. Gerry On Sun, 17 Feb 2019 17:14:09 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Yes, the MB flex disks come with bolts.  I save the old bolts, so I have > a fairly extensive collection if you run into a problem. > > archer75--- via Mercedes wrote on 2/17/19 4:36 PM

[MBZ] 123 Driveline and Headliner. was:: 124 thumpidy thump

2019-02-17 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
they will.” > > This is becoming more and more prevalent with the late 1980s-90s models. A > lot of W124 stuff is drying up form Mercedes. > > -D .... > > > > On Feb 17, 2019, at 3:45 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Special message for Curt

2019-02-17 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
This heat is dangerous. It's 81F here in West Central Florida and the local bull gator woke up 'way too early. He's only eaten one tourist so far, but that won't satisfy him for long. Gerry G Mann wrote: > Emergency Alert: The sunshine drifts

Re: [MBZ] 124 thumpidy thump

2019-02-17 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
This driveline disease must be catching. My stickshift 240D started doing the same thing. Any good aftermarket driveline parts sources, or are Mercedes driveline parts affordable? Gerry On Sun, 17 Feb 2019 13:15:20 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On February 17, 2019 at

Re: [MBZ] 24v to 12v converter

2019-02-16 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Sat, 16 Feb 2019 19:12:48 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Has anybody got any experience with a 24v to 12v converter? > I'm thinking to switch from 3x 100w 12v solar panels at camp to 3x 250w 24v > panels but we've made great use of the 12v nature of the system and will need

Re: [MBZ] Beyond OT: Conan O'Brien at Dartmouth

2019-02-16 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
If you do, give us a full report. We don't even have medical weed yet here in Fl. I want to see if it improves old age. Gerry > Thanks for the insight! I've always wondered why I didn't find Seinfeld > funny. And, living in WA...maybe I should try it? > > Greg > > -Original Message- >

[MBZ] Mercedes Lover

2019-02-14 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
We might think we are profound Mercedes aficionados, but here is the true champion: SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. (AP) - A Florida Mercedes-Benz owner is charged with attempted murder after police say he fired on two repo men who were towing his car. The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports that the

Re: [MBZ] OT Fying Taxis in Frankfurt

2019-02-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
They may be dealing with politicians. Could they be asking for more than they expect to get; then settle for flying the same drone into and out of the airport but with a pilot at the controls? I watch cockpit videos on the net once in a while. One thing that puzzles me is why both pilots will

Re: [MBZ] The Electric B Class

2019-02-12 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
There are at least 7 all electric models from existing manufacturers coming out this year. It will be interesting to see if any of those have solved the problems that have been discussed here. https://electrek.co/2018/12/30/new-electric-vehicles-2019/

[MBZ] Flying Safety. was: Finnie Fun

2019-02-09 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
"Cars are safer than planes, if you compare trips. And planes are safer than cars, if you compare miles. Small planes are about 1 death per every 100,000 hours, That ends up being more than cars by any measure. ... It's definitely safer to fly in a small plane than drive in a car, but only

Re: [MBZ] OT Lexus question

2019-02-08 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Traction batteries are a crapshoot but they last a long time. You can buy rebuilt traction batteries for around $1700 from reliable companies. My son, a manufactueres rep, bought a Ford Fusion Hybrid new, drove it 250,000 miles, and never had any problems with the traction battery. It had a

Re: [MBZ] Da pahts bidness

2019-02-04 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Looks like things going off the rails > > https://jalopnik.com/spying-on-employees-screwing-buyers-what-went-wrong-a-1827474482 > > -- > --FT "“I do not see for the foreseeable future us making any significant

Re: [MBZ] Total eclipse of the moon

2019-01-21 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Mitch Haley wrote: > Anybody watching tonight? . It was beautiful here in North Central Florida. Slightly misty but huge and almost blood red. Gerry --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

Re: [MBZ] Internet and car security. Was: Buying a battery for a diesel

2019-01-18 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
t; Max > Charleston SC > > > On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 1:17 PM archer75--- via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > So if the TV is not listed as "smart", then can we assume that it will not > > be collecting data? > > Thanks, >

[MBZ] Internet and car security. Was: Buying a battery for a diesel

2019-01-18 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
So if the TV is not listed as "smart", then can we assume that it will not be collecting data? Thanks, Gerry P.S. Another security concern is the ability of police and others with the necessary equipment to access the information stored in cars according to one source. There should be ways

Re: [MBZ] Buying a battery for a diesel

2019-01-17 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Dan Penoff wrote: > If you’ve got a phone with a microphone the listening capabilities are > present. Don’t ask me how I know. Gerry asked: Don't all phones have a "microphone"? > And I would never, ever allow one of those things in my house. I'm struggling > right now trying to find a new

Re: [MBZ] Buying a battery for a diesel

2019-01-17 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > Craig wrote: > > > I have looked around and the lowest price I see is about $120 > > for a Group 49/H8. > > > > I thought of getting a comparably-rated Group 31 heavy truck > > battery from our local Kenworth dealer for $79.99 > > > What do you all think about this approach?

[MBZ] Curts Recovery

2019-01-14 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Curt Raymond wrote: > >> Went home tonight, Dr said no appreciable damage to the heart muscle which > >> is the best news of the year. > >> Curt .. That's great, Curt. You dodged the bullet. Coronary artery disease is a common condition. Around one

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