Re: [MBZ] caliper squeezing
A great Christmas gift from Santa a few years ago was a digital thermal gun . It is very useful when diagnosing brakes and cooling systems. I also 'shot' my tires on RV as a quick and dirty test to assure they are all carrying the same load. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 8:54:46 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] caliper squeezing The swelling is not from age or random. It is caused by putting DOT3 fluid in the system. It is easy to check for this condition. After driving several miles, get out and touch all 4 wheels near the lugs. If it is hot, you have a dragging brake (or parking brake. If there is nothing obviously bad, on inspection, change the hoses. An alternate way is to try to push in the caliper pucks. If they are really hard to push, but push easily with the bleeder open, the hose is swollen and needs to be replaced. >How are the brake hoses? They have been known to internally swell >and turn into check valves... > >-- >John W Reames >jwrea...@comcast.net >Home: +14106646986 >Mobile: +14437915905 > >On Dec 13, 2010, at 16:02, Rich Thomas > wrote: > >> I just bled them all (like 3 times) a coupla weeks ago, ran new >>fluid in so I think it is probably OK. >> >> --R >> >> On 12/13/2010 3:36 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Rotor was OK. I was able to use a C-clamp to compress the outer piston a bit but the inner was not moving. I'm guessing the one piston is seized?.. >>> Did you open the bleeder a tiny bit to allow the fluid behind the piston to >>> escape? Not a good idea to push the crud in the caliper upstream. >>> >>> RLE >>> ___ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Static Sparks
I'm not into the technical, I was doing some consulting at a local Nuke plant, forced to park my truck under High Voltage lines of about 1 bazzilion volts. The body of the truck was very uncomfortable to touch if you were well grounded. -- - Original Message - From: "Harry Watkins" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, December 8, 2010 10:33:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Static Sparks I was a crew member on an HH-43B helicopter in the Michigan UP. We had a fire suppression unit that hung from below. The person making that hook up with the chopper hovering above had better ground the loop to the latch before touching any part of the chopper. I never saw it get anyone, but in the winter time, you could weld with the spark coming off that dud. Harry >I often discharge a "bolt" between my hand and the final checkout lady's >hand as I pull up to the exit at Sam's on my Diesel-electric mobility >scooter. > > Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: $3.99 Mobil One
Source of hints? -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "Allan Streib" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, December 1, 2010 1:25:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: $3.99 Mobil One The reason I ask is that there are a lot of hints (certainly no denials from Mobil) that M1 is no longer the same "true" (Group IV) synthetic base that it used to be. If that's the case, why not buy Valvoline (or any other Group III synthetic) at half the price?? Allan On Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:58 -0800, "Alex Chamberlain" wrote: > On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 4:18 AM, Allan Streib > wrote: > > So anyone know anything about the Valvoline "super blue" synthetic > > diesel-rated 5W-40? > > Marshall (RIP) always said that the Valvoline synthetics were not > "true" synthetics and thus not worth the premium over dinosaur juice. > I'm not sure which of their several products he was referring to, > though. FWIW (not much), I used to have an Audi 4000CS Quattro. > Bought it at 180K mi or so from the original owner, who said he'd used > Valvoline synthetic in the silver bottle since day 1. Since the car > seemed happy with it, I kept it up. I took off the valve cover a few > years later to change the gasket, and was struck by the fact that the > cam lobes were clean enough to eat off of---absolutely no visible > evidence of wear. > > Alex > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: $3.99 Mobil One
Any Truckstop, buy DELVAC1. Also hash & eggs while your at it. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "Allan Streib" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, December 1, 2010 7:18:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: $3.99 Mobil One So anyone know anything about the Valvoline "super blue" synthetic diesel-rated 5W-40? I can buy that any day, all day at any FLAPS, while the 5W-40 "Turbo Diesel Truck" Mobil-1 is like trying to find a four-leaf clover. Allan Jim Cathey writes: > Typical of today's business. Build up a solid reputation, sell > your soul to save a few beans, and ride that solid reputation > into the ground while reaping larger profits. Sound familiar? > > -- Jim > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer Wiring ??s
Some very new trucks have electric brake controls integrated with the truck's wiring and electronics. I tow 12k 5th wheel. I will only use the Prodigy and wire it carefully. Most vehicles in the last 15 years have plug in harness available, I strongly recommend them. -- - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:15:08 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT Trailer Wiring ??s I bought a trailer, has electric brakes and a round plug for lights and brakes. My 2000 Suburban has a round plug receptacle, hooks up fine. My 96 Chebbie truck has a 4 terminal flat plug. I think I can find a 4 plug <--> round receptacle adapter, or should I get another round receptacle and wire it in as well? Will that work the brakes (do they work off the lights or is there actually a brake circuit on the newer truck)? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (no subject)
Agreed. Getting old sucks. Rick Who thinks youth is wasted on the young... Not compared to the alternative... -Pete- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch
SWMBO bought a new 1988 White Dodge 600, the most utilitarian car we ever had, a very good runner for 150Kmi. But, it was terrible plain looking. I paid a local striper to hand stripe it it made a big improvement much better that tape. Paid him $150 to do here '01 Cruizer, same effect. An artist can enhance the bodies lines & appearance, tape looks like tape. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "E M" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 9, 2010 12:47:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch Very rare to see it on cars up here. I don't think the dealer even offers the service, it's something you'd have to go to a paint shop for. I think here, not to generalize, pin striping is associated with the hot rod community, and older American lux cars. You just don't see it on Euro cars, unless you pop for the extra $15,000 to have the Ferrari factory paint a big stripe down the middle of your 430 Scud. hee hee. Ed 300E On 9 November 2010 10:41, WILTON wrote: > Pin-striping usually done by stealers. I removed pin-striping and had > stealer replace it on my 91 350SDL in '96 when I hit a deer and had to > replace and paint left front door and fender. I removed the ragged > pin-striping on 81 300D I bought from friend in 2000; 'bought new to apply; > 'never did before I sold it; 'still have the new roll of pin-striping; it's > gold/brass in color; 'you want it? > > BTW, Max's pin-striping is blue to match interior; my is red to match > burgundy interior. > > Wilton > > > - Original Message - From: "E M" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 10:25 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch > > > Nice cars gents. Interesting, I notice pin-striping on both cars. A >> neighbour brought her 420 SEL up here a few years ago, when she moved from >> the US. I had pin-striping too. Was this a factory thing in the US? I >> don't think I've even seen a Mercedes in a Canadian showroom, new or older >> models, with pin-stripes. >> >> Ed >> 300E no pin stripes. >> >> On 9 November 2010 08:10, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 >> < >> meade.m.dil...@navy.mil> wrote: >> >> I've had very good luck following a fast runner about 300 or 400 yards >>> back, so they "absorb" the ticket but I can react to their sudden >>> braking and slow down without getting attention from the law. Haven't >>> had a ticket since about 1989. NC and VA and WDC, on the other hand, >>> are usually heavily enforced and I watch the speed very closely in those >>> states. >>> >>> Here's a couple of pix from our rendezvous; a beautiful blond urchin in >>> pajamas (picture 2) insisted on asking for a ride in my sexy wagon, and >>> my Wife let her in! Wilton was jealous - he needs to get a wagon too I >>> think. >>> >>> >>> -Max >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com >>> [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON >>> Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 4:32 PM >>> To: Mercedes Discussion List >>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch >>> >>> So you lucked out and SCHP missed a good chance to replenish their >>> coffers? >>> ;<))) >>> >>> 'Glad to know you made it home safely. >>> >>> Wilton >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310" >>> >>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >>> Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 3:46 PM >>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch >>> >>> >>> > I'll get the photos and share soon - need to pry SWMBO's blackberry >>> from >>> > her hands for a few minutes to download those pix and probably >>> thousands >>> > of others that also need to be backed up. >>> > >>> > Much thanks to Wilton for the invite AND picking up the tab. Was a >>> very >>> > nice break during the 540 mile trip, great to finally meet another >>> > "dieselitus maximitus" sufferer, we took our time for the rest of the >>> > trip and rolled into the home driveway at about 10 p.m. >>> > >>> > I did indulge in a little fast driving on '95 in South Carolina; a >>> very >>> > nice W140 and a R129 cruised by at about 90 mph, and I just couldn't >>> > hold my wagon back. We briefly exceed 100 in a very nice formation, >>> all >>> > the rice burners fell away, then after 30 minutes or so the R129 and I >>> > had had enough and the S-class faded away in the distance. >>> > >>> > -Max >>> > >>> > -Original Message- >>> > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com >>> > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON >>> > Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 11:00 AM >>> > To: Mercedes Discussion List >>> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch >>> > >>> > Max likely will; they're in his camera. >>> > BTW, thanks for your help in steering him to a t
Re: [MBZ] Are regular cab diesels this cheap?
You are 100% correct, I stand corrected. It was a tuff beast. When I bought it the V8 had 20 more hp with a big step up in cost and insurance. The V6 was very suitable, I did use Mobile1 in it as I tended to flog it like a mule, pulling 6,000lb trailer. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, November 4, 2010 1:06:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Are regular cab diesels this cheap? pm7...@comcast.net wrote: > The 5.9L V-6 is 6 holes from a 318. 238 cubes? Sounds like the 3.9L in Dad's 1996 Dakota. 5.9L would be a 360, which I believe was a long stroke 340. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Are regular cab diesels this cheap?
The 5.9L V-6 is 6 holes from a 318. I put 200Kmi very hard miles on my '92 P/U in commercial use and pulling a 25' trailer. Major short coming was very poor mileage. A chevy 350/2barrel would do better. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, November 4, 2010 12:39:08 PM Subject: [MBZ] Are regular cab diesels this cheap? Or does the seller mean it has a 360 V-8? 5.9L V-6 just does not compute in the Dodge world. http://lansing.craigslist.org/ctd/2041943927.html What's the scam here? Same car listed in hundreds of cities: http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2031847101.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CarFax anyone?
I have an inherent distrust of used car dealers. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 9:42:09 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CarFax anyone? pm7...@comcast.net wrote: > Looking very hard at a Dodge P/U at an independent dealer, I get nervous > dealing with these fellows. > > Vin # 3D7KR28C17G724641 I thought it'd become standard for dealers to have unlimited Carfax subscriptions and hand out the reports? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] CarFax anyone?
Looking very hard at a Dodge P/U at an independent dealer, I get nervous dealing with these fellows. Vin # 3D7KR28C17G724641 -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems
I 'Overhauled' my doors at about 15 years. All hardware was available at Home Despot. Changing one hinge at a time was relatively easy. Hint; when you disconnect the driver, the door must go up and down smooth and track evenly. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Fmiser" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, October 5, 2010 12:52:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems > Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > The problem is that > the sections get cocked sideways as the door descends, so the > descent is jerky and noisy, and now about 50% of the time it > jams and the automatic safety starts to raise the door back > up. > How do I diagnose, adjust, or fix? Is there a distance > between tracks that I need to adjust, or should I bit the > bullet and get a new door. Sounds like imbalanced springs. That is, the springs on one side are doing more than on the other. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems
I 'Overhauled' my doors at about 15 years. All hardware was available at Home Despot. Changing one hinge at a time was relatively easy. Hint; when you disconnect the driver, the door must go up and down smooth and track evenly. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Fmiser" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, October 5, 2010 12:52:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems > Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > The problem is that > the sections get cocked sideways as the door descends, so the > descent is jerky and noisy, and now about 50% of the time it > jams and the automatic safety starts to raise the door back > up. > How do I diagnose, adjust, or fix? Is there a distance > between tracks that I need to adjust, or should I bit the > bullet and get a new door. Sounds like imbalanced springs. That is, the springs on one side are doing more than on the other. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Borescope WAS: Auto Trans Diagnosis A
I'm thinking the Dale did all flavors. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 8:38:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Borescope WAS: Auto Trans Diagnosis A Was Dale a looser? --R On 9/26/2010 8:34 PM, Peter T. Arnold wrote: > BTDT x8 > > Yes, I have the shirt! > > It's a lifesavor, Much like Mobile1 > > -- > Pete Arnold > > "You win some, You loose some and You wreck some! > > -Dale Earnhardt- > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: OTA HDTV
Very happy here with Vontage Phone. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "Larry T" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 8:35:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: OTA HDTV Hi Greg, I also have my services with Comcast (Va) -- high speed internet, basic digital cable TV with HD on one set, phone which runs about $160/mo. Happy with all except phone - Verizon was more stable with fewer faults. LarryT 91 300D "In God We Trust" -- From: "Greg Fiorentino" Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 7:04 PM To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: OTA HDTV > My daughter says that with Comcast, basic cable + internet is a bit > cheaper > than internet alone. > > Greg > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of Walt Zarnoch > Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 12:50 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: OTA HDTV > > If the price of net is less than net+cable, you still win. ;) > > Walt > > On Sep 27, 2010 1:25 PM, "Allan Streib" wrote: > > I probably will try one of the homebrew antennas first, though I do place > some value on my time and spending half a day building an antenna vs. > buying > one for $100 gets close to a wash for me. > > I do want to be able to watch broadcast TV for the major sports events, > and > really that's about all. News I can read online, don't need TV for that. > > It's just more and more annoying that I have to pay Comcast for content > that's about 1/3 advertising and most of which I never watch at all. > > Internet is going to be a big issue if this seems otherwise workable. > Comcast is currently my only option for broadband, and they jack up the > price on internet if it's not bundled with a TV subscription. > > Allan > > > > On Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:14 -0400, "Tim C" wrote: >> We've gone 100% digital source,... > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: OTA HDTV
Correct in Connecticut -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Greg Fiorentino" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 7:04:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: OTA HDTV My daughter says that with Comcast, basic cable + internet is a bit cheaper than internet alone. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Walt Zarnoch Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 12:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: OTA HDTV If the price of net is less than net+cable, you still win. ;) Walt On Sep 27, 2010 1:25 PM, "Allan Streib" wrote: I probably will try one of the homebrew antennas first, though I do place some value on my time and spending half a day building an antenna vs. buying one for $100 gets close to a wash for me. I do want to be able to watch broadcast TV for the major sports events, and really that's about all. News I can read online, don't need TV for that. It's just more and more annoying that I have to pay Comcast for content that's about 1/3 advertising and most of which I never watch at all. Internet is going to be a big issue if this seems otherwise workable. Comcast is currently my only option for broadband, and they jack up the price on internet if it's not bundled with a TV subscription. Allan On Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:14 -0400, "Tim C" wrote: > We've gone 100% digital source,... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] It never ends... W123 CV boot failed
Usually , when you notice a failed boot it has already contaminated the joint with crap and it will have a short life thereafter. Dr. Booth recommended used parts over rebuilt as the failure rate on factory joints is very low. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "harry watkins" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 3:05:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] It never ends... W123 CV boot failed Allan, I know the split boots get bad mouthed by some, but I have used one on a VW and one on a Camry, both lased many miles and were still good when I sold the cars. I installed mine on the car with success. It would be a piece of cake with the axle off the car. If you ever see one and see how it goes together, I think you will be impressed. I assume they are still available. Harry 86 300 SDL - Original Message - From: "Allan Streib" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 1:29 PM Subject: [MBZ] It never ends... W123 CV boot failed > Fresh off the success of replacing the driveshaft carrier bearing and flex > disks, I now have the passenger side inner CV joint slinging oil around > under the car. > > Has anyone tried the boot and tool described here? > > http://www.dieselgiant.com/mercedesaxleshaftbootreplace.htm > > Does anyone actually HAVE the tool and would be willing to loan/rent it to > me? > > Allan > -- > 1983 300D > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Computer stuff - new Windows 7?
Running Win7 on 2 of our 3 machines. #7 upgrade on SWMBO machine at Win7 Basic on my netbook. Very stable and easy network at home. Gripe, I use OpenOffice and TBird. I don't seem able to make my TBird the default mail program. Hence, if I try to send a document from Open Office, it opens Outlook. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Computer stuff - new Windows 7? The chip is a 64bit (or it says it has 64bit support, which I guess is the same thing), it looks like you can install it in either 32 or 64 mode. There is only $10 difference between ult and pro, looks like something called "bit lock" is the difference in feature set. Still pretty spendy though for either. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=16816&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True&CompareItemList=368|32-116-718^32-116-718-S01%2C32-116-717^32-116-717-S01 --R On 9/15/2010 10:58 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > I have a new work computer, has 7 Enterprise 64 bit, and it's quite > nice, but I think the Enterprise version is only offered to corporate > clients? Colleague (contractor) buys his own, just upgraded to Ultimate > 64 bit. Finding drivers is a problem for 64 bit, and also if you have a > copy of Office that is 32 bit it won't work on the 64 bit. I think > you're probably running a 32 bit machine, so that may be an easy choice. > I would avoid the 'home' version and get at least mid-grade or higher. > > -Max > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas > Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 10:29 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List; Banned List > Subject: [MBZ] OT Computer stuff - new Windows 7? > > OK I have a whole new computer setup ready to go (AMD ADX635WFGMBOX > Athlon II X4 635 2.9GHz 2MB Cache AM3 Quad-Core Processor , 4GB mem). I > can boot it up on Ubuntu no problem. I would like to set it up to run > Windows, I guess the newest version is Windows 7. It seems to come in > various flavors, upgrades, OEM, etc. but exactly what they offer is > somewhat obscure even after reading about them. I guess the pro or > ultimate versions would be the one to get as it has XP emulation and I > could put lots of my other programs on that box while keeping my XP box > up too (which I had to get a new mobo for as the other one got fried in > a lightning storm) -- I tried to put the other new board/processor in > the XP box but couldn't get it to boot properly with XP, wouldn't read > the CD, etc. so just got a $50 replacement mobo and it is happy now. I > will set up a dual boot on the new machine, and run a virtual linux on > it too. > > I guess it makes some sense to go with the new winders -- which version > would be recommended? > > --R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives > http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Vac Wipers
More deluxe cars {Such as my '57 Grand Safari} had a double acting fuel pump
which supplied vacuum to the vacuum storage tank.
Trivia, for those of your who have never seen a vacuum. The tank was about 2L
in size ;-)
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From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 9:37:31 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vac Wipers
Why? All the vacuum wipers I saw had the lever on the inside of the
windshield. I spent a lot of time in our old chevy trucks (47 and
48) helping the wiper along with one hand while I drive with the
other. (in addition to letting off the gas when you really need
wipers.
Granted, it was tempting to add a 6" stick to the little lever.
>Friends talk about a trip to Saskatoon or Regina, can't recall
>which, to a car show driving some old Ford, many
>years ago. It rained all the way back home to Winnipeg and the
>vacuum wipers just wouldn't cut it. So, they tied
>string to the wiper arms and the wife pulled the strings one way and
>the other most of the way home. The paint was
>worn off the A pillars on both sides.
>
>Randy
>
>-Original Message-
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>[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mountain Man
>Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 10:57 AM
>To: Mercedes Discussion List
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2010 ChowdaQ a smashing success!
>
>
>Bob R wrote:
>> My '63 Falcon had the vacuum wipers. Had to let off of the footfeed when
>> passing trucks in the rain/sleet/snow/ to see where I was going. Good times.
>
>I had vacuum wipers in my $50 '54 Chevy three-on-the-tree in '73 as I
>dated my wife.
>She shoulda known... but she still likes me, I still like her -
>awesome, in my book.
>mao
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Re: [MBZ] O/T, Honda Brakes
Thanks, not the problem. The hub will not release from the Knuckle.
Just confirmed, its a 92 Accord.
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Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 2:22:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T, Honda Brakes
I used to own a '92 Accord, and I remember something about the lug bolts
which were press-fit into the hub from behind. As I recall, there was
one hole on the back side through which you could punch out the lug
bolts. Maybe they need to be removed to release the rotor?
-Max
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Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 2:10 PM
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Subject: [MBZ] O/T, Honda Brakes
A valued coworker is having grief separating the front hub from the
knuckle. The object is to change the rotors. Removed fasteners, soaked
in penetrating oil, use BFH {Not to extreme}.
Anyone BTDT and can advise?
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Re: [MBZ] O/T, Honda Brakes
Sorry, it's about a 10 year old Accord.
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Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 2:09:36 PM
Subject: [MBZ] O/T, Honda Brakes
A valued coworker is having grief separating the front hub from the knuckle.
The object is to change the rotors. Removed fasteners, soaked in penetrating
oil, use BFH {Not to extreme}.
Anyone BTDT and can advise?
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[MBZ] O/T, Honda Brakes
A valued coworker is having grief separating the front hub from the knuckle.
The object is to change the rotors. Removed fasteners, soaked in penetrating
oil, use BFH {Not to extreme}.
Anyone BTDT and can advise?
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[MBZ] O/T FLAPS
I've been using AMAZON to source parts lately with very good results.
My NEW starter {Made in China} for my PowerChoke was $97 + $12 shipping. That
was a very good price! The starter works fine, even had a printout of it's
current draw and other information.
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Re: [MBZ] Amsoil
No sense getting anal about oil pressure.
You need 'Some' at idle and 1/2 gage at speed. If you break the drive shaft to
the pump for instance, you'll have '0'. The engine will probably seize before
you notice it. I blew an oil filter apart on a chebby 350 about 20 years ago.
The warning light saved that engine! I never would have noticed a gage at 60
mph.
My truck has thrown it's serp belt off about 4 times {220Kmi}, the alternator
light informs me long before the temperature becomes an issue.
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From: "Larry T"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 3:41:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Amsoil
I hear ya! As you said, a oil gauge that's been calibrated would be
nice ---
Hmmm wonder how much that'd cost? Time to check McMaster
LarryT
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To: "Diesel List"
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Amsoil
> It would be interesting to have a more accurate (meaning easier to read
> smaller increments on) gauge to see what the real difference is. Honestly
> as far as I'm concerned the old "more is better" doesn't really apply to
> idle oil pressure. Its more of a case of "enough is enough" so as long as
> you're above .3 bar at idle and the gauge pegs when you take off you're
> ready to rock.
>
> I also figure thinner oil is better at startup because it'll flow better.
> In the winter I know my car appreciates that because I know how thick the
> 15w40 conventional oil is. Last winter I kept spare oil in the house so
> when I topped up Hammie (often) it wouldn't take forever.
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:53:44 -0400
> From: "Larry T"
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Amsoil
> Message-ID: <03ccaba91a024be8af25c47d2b05d...@laptop>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Curt wrote <>
>
> Thanks Curt -
>
> I hear you, and I know what the numbers mean - but I also see the oil
> pressure gauge and when fully warm with 5W40 it idles at a lower psi/Bar
> than it does when fully warm with a 15W40. I know they're supposed to
> both
> be 40Ws when fully warmed up, but I've seen this before on several other
> cars - once warm, the oil with a lower 1st number (the "cold" number) will
> have a lower pressure at idle than another oil with a smaller 1st number
> (cold).\\
>
> Past (and current) gauge performance is when wamed up and idling the gauge
> will idle lower and fluctuate slightly when using the oil with the ower
> Cold
> Number.
>
> I know the physics/chemicals behind the test but it doesn't work that way
> in
> the real world IMHO. As least as far as I can tell from at least 3
> different gauges.
>
> go figger ;-)
>
> LarryT
> 91 300D
>
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] Amsoil
I've forgotten the specific recommendation.
Key: It is the oil producers responsibility to define the allowed fsoot for his
oil. My old memory tells me that it was 4% and I'd change it at 3% .
I miss that car still, SWMBO did not like it. Too big and front end gave a
wallowing feel to her.
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Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 8:30:03 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Amsoil
pm7...@comcast.net wrote:
> The primary reason I used DELVAC1 in my 300SDL was cold start. That car would
> reliably start at -10°. At about 300Kmi, it used 2 quarts between changes {At
> 20KMI}. With my driving regiment the f-soot was at 75% at that point.
I didn't know it would pour if it was 25% oil and 75% soot. Or was that 75% of
the recommended soot load to change the oil at? (seems like Herr Dieseling
Doktor thought you should change at 2%, some oil analyzers recommend 3%)
Mitch.
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Re: [MBZ] Amsoil
The primary reason I used DELVAC1 in my 300SDL was cold start. That car would
reliably start at -10°. At about 300Kmi, it used 2 quarts between changes {At
20KMI}. With my driving regiment the f-soot was at 75% at that point.
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- Original Message -
From: "Curt Raymond"
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 8:38:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Amsoil
It would be interesting to have a more accurate (meaning easier to read smaller
increments on) gauge to see what the real difference is. Honestly as far as I'm
concerned the old "more is better" doesn't really apply to idle oil pressure.
Its more of a case of "enough is enough" so as long as you're above .3 bar at
idle and the gauge pegs when you take off you're ready to rock.
I also figure thinner oil is better at startup because it'll flow better. In
the winter I know my car appreciates that because I know how thick the 15w40
conventional oil is. Last winter I kept spare oil in the house so when I topped
up Hammie (often) it wouldn't take forever.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:53:44 -0400
From: "Larry T"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Amsoil
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Curt wrote <>
Thanks Curt -
I hear you, and I know what the numbers mean - but I also see the oil
pressure gauge and when fully warm with 5W40 it idles at a lower psi/Bar
than it does when fully warm with a 15W40. I know they're supposed to both
be 40Ws when fully warmed up, but I've seen this before on several other
cars - once warm, the oil with a lower 1st number (the "cold" number) will
have a lower pressure at idle than another oil with a smaller 1st number
(cold).\\
Past (and current) gauge performance is when wamed up and idling the gauge
will idle lower and fluctuate slightly when using the oil with the ower Cold
Number.
I know the physics/chemicals behind the test but it doesn't work that way in
the real world IMHO. As least as far as I can tell from at least 3
different gauges.
go figger ;-)
LarryT
91 300D
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Re: [MBZ] OT: nice story related to the car hobby
If the cops pull over a car with 2+ kids unbelted in my town, the charge is 'Risk of Injury to a Minor'! They probable won't get a conviction, they will get your attention. I subscribe to a newspaper in Texas out of a small town. Seem that there is on death caused by ejection from Bubba's Pick-up every 2 weeks. I'm retired Volunteer Ambulance in my town, my active friends tell me that ejections are a complete abnormality here. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "toms cat1" To: "mercedes diesel" Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 8:20:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: nice story related to the car hobby Thanks, Dwight and Rich. I can do better than a tow rope a guy just donated a black 1981 GMC C2500 that apparently at one time was a Show Truck. He is a mechanic and installed a big Isuzu turbo diesel engine... the thing sounds just awesome! My plan is to make some minor repairs to it (door latches, etc) and then put it into service as an agency vehicle... use it as a kind of rolling advertisement for our car donation program. I have a magnetic sign reading: "Give us your poor, your tired, your huddled car-casses. Donate your classic or clunker...etc etc" :) It will look great on that, with Antique plates. So, if anyone wants to unload their vehicle at the Chowdah Fest, I will bring a UHaul trailer and take 'er away! I may not bring the 300D, but at least I will arrive in a diesel. :) And yes, Rich, Carmen has car seats for her kids, and buckles them in properly, from what I have seen. Connecticut has been on a strict enforcement campaign on the seat belt law recently, which Carmen is well aware of. Even I got pulled over a month or two ago, because the cop thought I wasn't wearing one. I was driving my convertible with the top up. The shoulder belt originates lower in the B pillar, and the cop couldn't see it. I explained that I always wear my belt, ever since one of my staff was nearly killed in a car accident in 1984. The cop apologized. !!! :) A seat belt violation is the LAST thing I thought I would ever get pulled over for. ;) Tom Schuch SE Connecticut 1975 W115 300D and all those BMWs Message: 12 Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:31:17 -0400 From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: nice story related to the car hobby Message-ID: <003601cb3948$b688ac70$239a05...@net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Tom, Neat Story-you are clearly doing good work-someday I 'd like to stop by and see your shop when you get it set up. Maybe you should bring a tow rope to the Chowdah fest and Curt can tow Hammie down and donate it to your program. Wouldn't the state park officials love that? Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.? 1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: nice story related to the car hobby Well, that is gratifying, and eco-friendly too I suppose by keeping older vehicles running. I do hope you introduced Carmen to the local cultural norm of using seatbelts -- this was a common problem in Texas, where apparently those of recent arrival from lands south of the border believed that seatbelt use was wimpy, or something. Whatever the reason, it was not their cultural norm (as was explained in various articles following significant incidents). Usual results were multiple injuries/fatalities whenever a driver crashed a vehicle, esp children as there was always a passel of them rattling around in the vehicle. --R On 8/10/2010 8:14 PM, toms cat1 wrote: > Just thought I would share the following, a little off-topic, related to what I do in real life, but it is inextricably connected to my life as a 'car guy'. If you will indulge me, it is a great story. > > For mercedes content... we have had about half a dozen Mercedes donated to the program, including the 230 Euro (gas) that was recently commented on here. And a 1984 300D bought from us by a guy in upstate NY whose brother owns a MacDonald's franchise, and was planning on doing the conversion and then having free fuel for the rest of his life! True story! :) Also a 1964 Tbird, and hundreds more (3-400 donated cars total so far). It is loads of fun for the kids in the program. And I don't half mind it either, btw. :) > http://www.theday.com/article/20100809/NWS01/308099931/1070 > > http://www.theday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010308109930 > > These stories appeared on consecutive days in the local paper the first was a banner headline at the top of Page 1. > > Tom Schuch > SE Connecticut > 1975 W115 300D > and all those BMWs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebe
Re: [MBZ] OT: Wife rear-ended...
Sister was hit by Coke truck. Carrier ignored claim, had to sue. Than, they settled fast -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Tim C" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 11:25:18 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Wife rear-ended... ...by an 18-wheeler, in our Ford Escape. Kids + wife = okay, low-speed collision. However, back door is damaged; I assume the bumper is too. SWMBO doesn't really know what to look for; she said it still runs so the back end couldn't have been pushed in too far. Officer (Greensboro PD) estimated damage at <$1000 and therefore did not file a report, but has a "local report"? Hopefully this doesn't turn into he-said-she-said, I expect a new back door will be expensive, having glanced through listings at car-part. Anyway, anything unusual about dealing with trucker insurance? "Great West Casualty" wrote the policy. I am hoping it as simple as drop FE at repair place, get rental, drive until FE repaired, return rental, pick up FE. Any tricks / things I need to know? This is not banned, for those of you who may have missed. Thanks, apologies to concerned for the non-Benz content! -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More 240D fun
Almost same story here, I was pulling on entrance to expressway, I jumped on 300SDL to it's redline . Opps, State Cop behind me after the smoke cleared. He was in hysterics as he blasted by. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 10:09:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] More 240D fun Several years ago, SWMBO and I switched cars one day. 'Bout mid-afternoon, I was leaving doctor's office on the 350SDL and having a hard time getting out into the busy street to head home. Finally, there was a slight break in traffic, and I pulled out and to the left and into the right lane on the main drag. I knew a pack of cars was coming from the right and now behind me as I rolled out. I had noticed an ivory 123 leading one of the lanes of traffic coming from the right. Not wanting to impede traffic, I immediately "stomped it" as I rolled out in the right lane. Then I glanced in rear view mirror to make sure I had cleared the herd. Then I realized the ivory 123 no longer bearing down on me in the black cloud behind me was mine. As I was getting out of the car in my yard a few blocks away, SWMBO pulled up and parked beside me. As she got out of the car, she exclaimed to me, "That car SMOKES!" I replied, "Not now." Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 11:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] More 240D fun >I got a letter in the mail once in Houston, someone ratted me out to the >smoke police when they saw Brunnhilde accelerating up the ramp onto the >freeway and laying down a bit of a cloud. It stuggested I get a tune-up or >something. Funny, I thought that is what I was doing! > > --R > > On 8/9/2010 10:12 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: >> It's a result of people being whacked out about diesel soot, as if a Benz >> produced a significant amount. One of the stupid kids down the road has >> a "chipped" Dodge with a stack up through the bed of the truck, sounds >> pitiful and looks like a WWI coal fired battleship in full career when he >> turns the corner. >> >> No doubt he produces more soot in 50 ft that my 300D produces in a year! >> >> Mind you, diesel soot is hardly healthy breathing, since it's full of >> nasty polyaromatic hydrocarbons (all carcinogens), but it's curable, >> mainly by building better engines instead of turbocharged 1930 designs. >> Gasoline engines produce quite a bit of particulate too, and it's >> worse -- toxic metal oxides all wrapped up in carcinogens, and it's >> invisible and breathable, while diesel fuel soot is not. >> >> Oh well. >> >> Peter >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Organization was Re: Dip Stick Tube 91 300D
Google '5 S System Quality Methods' Works for me, after the first pain of purging. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Tim C" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 1:29:37 PM Subject: [MBZ] Organization was Re: Dip Stick Tube 91 300D Which brings up an issue I have, and would love to hear some expert opinions. We have an attached (basement) garage, basically part of the house. Wife likes house to be tidy. I don't care about tidy (outside of that SWMBO cares), I care about efficient. However, garage as part of house means I need to get it picked up and organized, and probably pretty soon - last unclean area after moving 5 years ago. :) I have the ability to store stuff in the shed, but it will boil and/or freeze and/or leak a bit so steels, woods, etc. aren't really good candidates. I already have the bigger parts, paints, fluids in the shed, of course. I have a variety of tools and parts: cars, HVAC, wood, household, electronics, etc. I've eliminated a lot but still have mucho yunko that needs to be kept. In the way of storage I have a few toolboxes, a couple bookshelves, some boxes, and am willing to invest a bit in an effective storage solution to appease SWMBO. She is big on containers, but you can only fit so many tools in a container and still be able to get to them... not to mention parts. The book/utility shelves are handy but they start to look sloppy even after I've just put stuff on them, so no way will they pass muster after a few projects pulling tools and parts on and off. :/ So I pose it to fellow hobbyists, what is a successful, eye-pleasing tool+part organization strategy? Thanks, -Tim On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 4:56 PM, Larry T wrote: > I know what you mean - once every few years I clean it off and within 2 > hours its covered with stuff again -- > > ;-) > > LarryT > 91 300D > > Import - Export > Putting Buyers & Sellers Together > > -- > From: "OK Don" > Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 10:37 PM > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dip Stick Tube 91 300D > >> "One of those drawers"??? The whole top of my bench and the spce under it >> is >> "one of those drawers"! >> >> On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 6:42 PM, Larry T wrote: >> >>> Thx Wilton -- gotta find some tubing there's probably a shirt piece >>> in >>> the "Junk Drawer" of my work bench - >>> >>> Doesn't everyone have one of those drawers where all kinds of odds and >>> ends >>> go? Especially those little unknown things left over after a project -- >>> (my >>> wife always asks how many pars I had left over to see how well it went) >>> ;-) >>> >>> >>> >>> LarryT >>> >> >> -- >> OK Don >> Panic! (the national past time). >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WWMBD?
The stupidity was that at inception, I would have taken $200 to bump & paint the slight damage on the door. They sent an adjuster out who wrote it for $1300 which is the documentation I gave the clerk of the court. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 9:21:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] WWMBD? Peter T. Arnold wrote: > I prevailed by suing 'otherguy' in small claims court. That made his > insurance company wake up an write a check. Especially if you're suing them for $1000. They'd rather pay than send an attorney. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Say it ain't so!
Took the tour about 10 years ago, we have property nearby.
They put us in a bus and drove into a tunnel, under the lake which stores the
water. There we saw the 4 huge {to me} Motor/generators that run the process.
The entire site is also a very large nature preserve where bears are allowed to
poop without picking it up.
--
Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3
- Original Message -
From: "Curt Raymond"
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 9:04:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Say it ain't so!
Northfield is neat, ever been there? I went back in college, I wonder if they
still let people tour the generating floor...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 13:43:24 + (UTC)
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Got to think outside the box.
Properly
designed commuter car {50 miles/day} would recharge during the evening
hours when the electrical demand is very low and excess capacity can be
used very economically.
Example: In Northfied Massachusetts there is
a unique storage system that uses surplus power in the evening to pump
water out of the Connecticut river up into a lake. During high demand,
that water goes back to the rive, turning generators. This system allows
nukes to run with very high efficiency and has been running for about
30 years.
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
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Re: [MBZ] Say it ain't so!
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
- Original Message -
From: "Mitch Haley"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 10:08:27 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Say it ain't so!
The next house I build will have 8" walls full of cellulose and passive solar
features. I wouldn't want to be as dependent on outside electricity as we were
35 years ago. An oil burner backed up by a wood boiler would be more my style.
Mitch.
--SNIP--
Detached wood furnaces were banned by a local town {West Hartford, CT} last
month. I'm not sure I would want to be surrounded with them. Most folks would
have no clue on running them clean.
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Re: [MBZ] Say it ain't so!
Got to think outside the box.
Properly designed commuter car {50 miles/day} would recharge during the evening
hours when the electrical demand is very low and excess capacity can be used
very economically.
Example: In Northfied Massachusetts there is a unique storage system that uses
surplus power in the evening to pump water out of the Connecticut river up into
a lake. During high demand, that water goes back to the rive, turning
generators. This system allows nukes to run with very high efficiency and has
been running for about 30 years.
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
- Original Message -
From: "LWB250"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 9:00:11 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Say it ain't so!
A couple of weeks ago Time magazine had an article about the Chevy Volt. Last
week's issue had a very well written letter to the editor published in it that
raised this exact issue - this whole idea of an electric car is pretty silly
when the power being used to recharge it is produced by coal-fired power plants
that pollute the air.
We're not the only ones who see through this
Dan
--- On Tue, 8/3/10, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
> From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Say it ain't so!
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 6:49 AM
> And the author did a good job of
> making sure it (coal-powered electrical
> plants generate majority of our electricity) remained
> hidden! I don't
> suppose too many green-types would sign up for a
> coal-powered car if the
> smoke was released less than 10 feet away!
>
> -Max
>
> -Original Message-
> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
> [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
> On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
> Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 5:46 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: [MBZ] Say it ain't so!
>
>
> Green machine: Plug-free electric cars' hidden cost
>
>
>
> http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19246-green-machine-plugfree-elect
> ric-cars-hidden-cost.html
>
> --R
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[MBZ] Was lawn mower transaxle converted to WELDING
I was a fairly competent stick welder, haven't had any equipment for 20 years. I bought a cheap 110v MIG about 15 years ago, spend stupid money to get the gas coverage bottle set-up. I couldn't weld crap with it! It was terrible, I gave up and put in in a corner. About 5years ago, I mentioned to a coworker. He convinced me to buy a roll of flux wire. Shazam, I can weld again! It's dirty and you have to chip and wire brush after each small pass but it works. The secret is that these little machinnes don't have the power to melt the .035 solid wire and penetrate the work. The flux cored wire is much easier to melt and will do the job, IF YOU ARE PATIENT. My favorite project is a 55 gallon BBQ on wheels. I stuck it together with my MIG. Tossed it into my truck and went to a friends house where i 'Made it one piece' with his cheapo stick machine. I made the drum easy to swap out (They burn & rust thru}. It is really dandy on top of being fugly. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "LarryT" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 2:21:57 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle My Lincoln MIG has the same kind of controls - 2 rockers. Of course, the welding machine is more capable than the operator ;-) I definitely need practice LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: "Jim Cathey" Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 8:49 AM To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle >> Mine has four power levels > > As does my name-brand Hobart 135. I thought that would suck, > but so far it's not been much of a problem. > >> It has a smoothly variable wire speed, > > Ditto. > >> but the wire feed drive is pretty flimsy looking; > > OK, there it's different, the Hobart seems generally well-built. > It's certainly heavy enough, as it's old-school iron and copper. > I did OK for $50 (and many hours restoring it to functionality). > > The thing I most noticed about the HF units in the store is the > feel/quality of the switch on the gun. Uck. The duty cycle is > usually notably low on these welders, too. > > Like many of their tools, though, I'm sure it's WAY better than > no welder at all. > > -- Jim > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber
Reply; Honey, I have 42 pairs of shoes in the closet, can I store my new lavender pumps on your side? Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber > "Honey, I can buy a new prechamber for $300, or get an entire used car > for $200. Is it OK if I store the used donor car over at [fill in name > of friends]?" New: $300. Good used: $200, and comes in recyclable packaging. Sounds like a no-brainer to me! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Beer review
PBR and Strip Clubs are for Wannabes. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Rolf" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 1:57:54 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Beer review Did PBR change their recipe or did I just get skunked? I was at the clermont lounge this last week (Atlanta's oldest strip club, both by date established and average age of the dancers (40+?)) and had a few PBR's for the first time in ages. They were super heavy on the malt. I had about 4 thinking the taste would change (after all they have a very high volume of PBR) there but it was consistent. -Rolf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ford 7.4l Powerstroke Question
I agree to a point. The Ford chassis of that era was a much better truck than the Chebby or Dudge. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:14:48 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ford 7.4l Powerstroke Question those fords drink diesel, if he wants better mileage, he needs to get a duramax or a cummins. LWB250 wrote: > Anybody here have any experience with these engines? > > I ask because one of the business owners drives one in a 3/4 ton 4WD F350. > He's complaining about the mileage (or lack thereof) and wonders what options > he may have to tweak it to make it more efficient. > > I suspect it can be "chipped" and if he went to extremes have a Banks turbo > kit put on it. I know nothing about late model diesel, so I wasn't sure what > options, if any, he has. > > Thanks in advance, > > Dan > > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ford 7.4l Powerstroke Question
I Assume you are referring to the 7.3L Power-stroke. Very good engine, big power from 1995 technology. Mine has almost 300Kmi. About $1500 in engine related repairs along the way. Can it be 'chipped'? Yes, you can also poke a rod thru the pan if you like. I'm guessing a 4wd F-350 weighs #7000 EMPTY. MAybe 16 mpg? My 2wd F-250 gets 19mpg, ON IT'S BEST DAY. Towing #11,000 camper, we get about 11mpg. You get what you pay for. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "LWB250" To: "Okie Benz" Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 8:44:44 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] Ford 7.4l Powerstroke Question Anybody here have any experience with these engines? I ask because one of the business owners drives one in a 3/4 ton 4WD F350. He's complaining about the mileage (or lack thereof) and wonders what options he may have to tweak it to make it more efficient. I suspect it can be "chipped" and if he went to extremes have a Banks turbo kit put on it. I know nothing about late model diesel, so I wasn't sure what options, if any, he has. Thanks in advance, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1991 Mercedes Benz 300D (Enfield)
I work in Enfield, could look at this for interested parties. I have no need for another project. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, June 7, 2010 6:12:28 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1991 Mercedes Benz 300D (Enfield) Frederick W Moir wrote: > Not Mine etc. > > Original URL: http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1776720966.html Do you have a 1987 2.5t parts car? Does it run? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission
Drain all oil, wash the exterior to get loose oily crap off it, strap to a pallet, take is to a Yellow Terminal and have it sent to closest Yellow terminal, hold it there for pick-up. Local pick-up & deliver tend to be very expensive as you will need a tailgate delivery. If you have a friend with a business that ships, the rate can get 50% or more discount off of tariff. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, June 7, 2010 2:12:19 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission I'm near Charleston SC. Perhaps Kleb can suggest the best way to ship a heavy item like that. I recall that if you took a parcel to the bus station and paid them, it would eventually arrive at its destination by way of the Dog. --R On 6/7/2010 10:12 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > Not sure as far as shipping goes, where abouts are you located? > Might be cheaper to just drive up/down/sideways and pay for fuel. > > Walt > > On Jun 7, 2010 10:02 AM, "Rich Thomas" > wrote: > > My wife was just up in Syracuse about a month ago collecting some of her > mom's belongings, oh well. > > Best thoughts on shipping the thing? Put it on the dog? > > --R > > On 6/7/2010 9:32 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > > >> It's from a 78 300D sedan.(I confess to not knowing the chasis number... :/ >> ) >> Was mated to a non-turbo OM617, so it would most likely fit onto the 79TD >> (if it's a 617). >> I'm not sure if the shift-points/gearing/linkage would be right though. >> Best >> to let others chime in on that. >> >> I'm in the Utica/Rome area of Central NY. >> >> Walt >> >> On Jun 7, 2010 9:02 AM, "Rich Thomas"> >>> >> wrote: >> >> Remind me again of what this is from, and if it would fit a 79TD or 84 >> 300SD, and if that includes shipping (just kidding -- where are you?). >> >> --R >> >> >> >> On 6/7/2010 5:18 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: >> >> >> >> >>> Sounds right, the yard has current going rate as $80 with a $25 core for >>> just a tranny. (I've ... >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery op... >>> >>> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options... >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> >> > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay
Back in the day, I payed school expenses driving a 'Mr. Softee" truck. I worked on 10% of the gross. Stop truck, Out of seat Walk back Kid wants $.10 cone Make small cone Get the nickle and 5 pennies Back behind the wheel Ding - Ding - Ding and drive away. All for $.01 Yes, I too pick them up! -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 3, 2010 1:54:22 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay BTW, even behind my walker, I still stop and bend down to pick up a penny on the sidewalk; 'takes only 100 of 'em to make a dollar. ;<)) Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay > Just put 'em in an envelope and send 'em to me. I can find a use for > them, anyway. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "Hendrik and Fay" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:54 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay > > >> >> Is it cheap like me? >> >> Hendrik >> who hates US money, it all looks the same, the missus thought she was >> cashed up, >> turns out it was a bunch of dollars >> >> On Wed Jun 2 6:42 , Rich Thomas >> sent: >> >>>Forgot to mention in Chicago, and Old Style (it's krausened!) is a >>>moderately tasty brew, nothing really special, but nothing bad either. >>> >>>--R (whose consumption of Old Style in college superseded Bud at some >>>point, probably due to the proximity of Reilly's Tap) >>> >>>___ >>>http://www.okiebenz.com >>>For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>>To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>>To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim
You should be made 'whole', returned to the state you were in prior to the wreck. Most of us are not at all pleased when we are confronted with the real value of our cars. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 3, 2010 11:28:34 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim My first thought is that you don't have a contract with them that entitles them to total your car. You have been harmed by their insured. They owe you cash to compensate for that harm. The value of that harm is open for negotiation. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge Charger
Drive a Sonta, very good value there is this size car. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Wednesday, June 2, 2010 10:07:09 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge Charger Based on the fueleconomy.gov numbers I'd go for the 5.7l v8 if I were getting a charger, highway numbers are the same between the 2.7 and the 5.7, around town suffers 2mpg... If I were looking for that size car though I'd consider a Malibu or Impala. I had a Malibu for a rental some time ago and was well pleased with the power and fuel economy. The Fusion is also a fairly nice car. In any case you're looking at nearly 10mpg better on the highway than the Expedition which is enough that I don't think it'd take forever to pay off the difference, especially if you plan to buy and hold... -Curt Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 08:35:33 -0500 From: Donald Snook To: "'Mercedes@okiebenz.com'" Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge Charger Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Curt wrote: "Who was saying their wife wanted a Charger or 300? They seem like okay cars if you're into gun slits for windows but the advice I'll give is to go for the v8. A friend had a 300 for a rental and it was absolutely gutless. They claim the 2.7l v6 is 190hp but I suspect thats at 5000 rpm or some other crazy number. Its also got that stupid progressive throttle so it feels like it runs out of juice in the high end... Wait, I remember now this is Mrs. Snook isn't it? Has some of his car behavior rubbed off on her? I though the Expedition was a keeper forever..." Yes, it was my wife. She loves the Expedition, but she has started traveling more for work and really hates the 16 mpg. Now, what I am about to say may shock many of you. I actually argued for her to keep the Expedition instead of getting another car. I know it sounds crazy. But, I remembered what a lot of people on here (and other places) had said about getting another car just to get better fuel mileage. It doesn't make sense. She has driven the Expedition for 3 years now and she still really likes it. But, she has decided that the smart thing to do when she has to go out of town is to DRIVE MY CAR! That really is okay with me because its not that often and its not that much of a sacrifice for me. The Expedition is a nice vehicle. I think driving my car some and the idea of getting better mileage planted a seed in her mind. Our realtor has a Dodge Charger (with the Hemi and the cool black graphics for the Daytona R/T package. She started really admiring it and thinks she really likes the Chargers and the 300. As far as the 300 goes, there is actually a third engine option. They have a larger V6. You are right the 2.7 is a complete dog. But, they have a 3.5 that really is pretty strong. I drove a friends Magnum wagon with the 3.5 and it has plenty of power. I think the Magnum is a 300 with the wagon rear end added on. I don't know if she is really serious. I will try to talk her out of it, but you know what they say: "Happy Wife = Happy Life!" Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Snooks house
In Connecticut River Valley , we have a bunch of old barns that are 100+ years old, used for tobacco drying. If being torn down, thay are prized for their chestnut 10" x 10" beams. A friend was given 2 several years ago to form a small bridge on his farm. Problem, you must use a chainsaw to cut and pre-drill any nail holes. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" To: "Mercedes@okiebenz.com" Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 9:47:11 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Snooks house Kaleb wrote: "My house is 5 years old, I am right in the middle of have the flooring in the front entry area torn out and replace, the sill plate under the door replaced due to rot, the front door has to come out and be replaced. Lucky a friend of mine is doing the work and its only going to run me about 2k parts and labor. You should not have to do this sort of work to a new house." When we had the kitchen remodeled, the contractor used a sawz-all during the demolition to remove part of a wall/cabinet that we removed to expand the kitchen. He went through two blades trying to cut through the wood. In these old houses, the wood is so hard (because it was SLOW GROWTH wood) that is almost impossible to cut through. I really hate new houses. We have looked a bunch of them. They are so boring. White walls and cheap oak trim. The same floor plans as every other house in the subdivision and the cheapest possible methods of construction with no original features. YUCK. I don't think I will ever buy a house built after about 1975 - unless we do a custom home one day. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
Using 20Kmi oil change routine in my 300SDL {Delvac1}, I used to change the oil
1/year.
I'd always suck out the master cylinder and power steering supplies at the same
time and refill. Might have taken 2 minutes extra, great piece of mind.
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
- Original Message -
From: "WILTON"
To: "mercedes list"
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 9:41:39 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
Son used my $2 sucker to evacuate the oil from his '07 R320CDI last night;
'worked very well again. He also likes to use the sucking end of the evac hose
to remove oil from bottom of filter canister.
BTW, that engine sure does sound good.
Wilton
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Re: [MBZ] Old iMac old Mercedes
I've weened myself from M/S Office applications. I now use Open Office for everything, to my knowledge it will open, function and 'save as' about everything. Being a Yankee, I also appreciate that is is free. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 11:06:14 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Old iMac old Mercedes > this computer going. I am now having problems with compatibility, my > old chip won't run some program updates which I don't find out until I > have updated them. Going back is not easy. Also, is there free > software that can imitate Hint #1: Do NOT upgrade software unless you know damned well that it _is_ better on an older machine. The old machines run great on like-vintaged software. On new bloatware, not so much. > Windows Office (Word)? I need to make Windows compatible files. You can run virtual PC, and Word itself. It's sucky slow, but it does work. I'm using VPC6 on this 233 MHz G3 to run the EPC and WIS. You can do the bulk of your work as a text (or RTF) file on the Mac side, then suck it into Word and do formatting, then save it out. I'm sure that's not the only way. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive
Tranny swap? Check Speedometer accuracy... -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 10:07:13 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive My 1983 300TD wagon with 225,000 miles on the engine has great power, starts instantly, accelerates quickly, and has no discernible fuel leaks. In other words, it drives like the day it left the proverbial showroom floor. Yet, the best fuel economy I can manage is barely 21 mpg for pure highway driving. Around town and in the winter it's around 18 mpg or even less. :(( Are there any engine adjustments to improve fuel economy? I would gladly sacrifice some power to improve this by 2- 4 mpg. The tires are normally inflated and I drive conservatively. The car has a replacement transmission from a 1985 300 turbodiesel, if that's relevant. By contrast, my 1985 300TD achieves 26 mpg on the road. :) Whoever comes up with a working solution that doesn't cost an arm and a leg wins a box of organically heirloom tomatoes or peppers (or both) delivered free to any address in the lower 48 states. Andrew 1983 300TD 1985 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W126 on Craigs List, CT
Looks nice, no interest here. http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1756366825.html -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Check those ball joints
I agree, they are probably not as rugged as name brands. Home mechanic is not as likely to drop and abuse them. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 11:23:47 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Check those ball joints pm7...@comcast.net wrote: > Pawn shop, Craigs list etc. Last I knew, HF had indicators and mag bases for about $10 each. The indicators I bought 15 years ago are repeatable to .0001 or so. The micro-adjust base isn't as solid as I might wish for, I'd get the one without the fine adjustments if I were you. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Check those ball joints
Pawn shop, Craigs list etc. Only concern is that it should move smoothly, and not stick. My Sarrett 'Last Word' is about 40 years old, works fine. A Mag base will be harder to find. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 10:14:11 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Check those ball joints Peter, thanks for that advice. My neighbor has a very old .001 indicator which I can borrow, but I'd rather have my own. I guess I'll spring for the .001 and go from there. Can I get a decent one at Sears or online somewhere? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 9:49 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Check those ball joints About any dial indicator you buy will have a repeatable accuracy of .01mm. That's only .0004". A conventional .001 indicator is probably repeatable to .0001 or better. If you buy a .0001 indicator, it will be so sensitive as to make it hard to use. I have several of each and if I were to want to check end play in an automotive application I would use one of my .001 indicators on a mag base. Built more that a few engines using that type of equipment, back in the day. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 9:37:14 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Check those ball joints Sounds like an exciting time! I REALLY need to get the suspension figured out on my '95. I'm fairly certain I've got front end issues as well as rear. Does anyone have a recommendation for a source for a dial indicator accurate to 0.01mm? I'd like to start setting the wheel bearing play myself and re-packing bearings myself, as the last time my indie did this job the front wheel bearings were over packed and/or the cap was loose so grease made a nice mess on the front wheels, to add to the brake dust. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 11:23 PM To: mercedes Mailing List; davesl...@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Check those ball joints Today while traveling down the road at about 50mph in my 90 300D, I get a loud bang followed by scraping sounds and lack of control of vehicle. The right front ball joint let get completely. No warning at all. I had planned on rebuilding the front end as it was a little loose, but actually figured it was the back links not the front. Have never had any squeeking or any sign of it being bad except for a torn boot. Glad the wife was not driving at the time. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland
I'll give you $500.. Never mind, can't afford maintenance the one I have , hope she gets better soon. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 9:48:35 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland She is getting along, has pain but making due. Wonko the Sane wrote: > Speaking of which, how if Regina recovering? > > On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 4:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > >> It's not flat and open. >> >> > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2891 - Release Date: 05/23/10 > 01:26:00 > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Check those ball joints
About any dial indicator you buy will have a repeatable accuracy of .01mm. That's only .0004". A conventional .001 indicator is probably repeatable to .0001 or better. If you buy a .0001 indicator, it will be so sensitive as to make it hard to use. I have several of each and if I were to want to check end play in an automotive application I would use one of my .001 indicators on a mag base. Built more that a few engines using that type of equipment, back in the day. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 9:37:14 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Check those ball joints Sounds like an exciting time! I REALLY need to get the suspension figured out on my '95. I'm fairly certain I've got front end issues as well as rear. Does anyone have a recommendation for a source for a dial indicator accurate to 0.01mm? I'd like to start setting the wheel bearing play myself and re-packing bearings myself, as the last time my indie did this job the front wheel bearings were over packed and/or the cap was loose so grease made a nice mess on the front wheels, to add to the brake dust. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 11:23 PM To: mercedes Mailing List; davesl...@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Check those ball joints Today while traveling down the road at about 50mph in my 90 300D, I get a loud bang followed by scraping sounds and lack of control of vehicle. The right front ball joint let get completely. No warning at all. I had planned on rebuilding the front end as it was a little loose, but actually figured it was the back links not the front. Have never had any squeeking or any sign of it being bad except for a torn boot. Glad the wife was not driving at the time. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon
Magnaflux show cracking in magnetic materials, Dye Pen in used in aluminum. A word of caution here, they often show non relevant indications which for our application could cause you to scrap serviceable parts. Make sure the person doing the checking is aware of your requirements. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Rolf" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 12:22:18 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon Not having done with take my words with a grain of salt. 1. I would have the "good" head rebuilt. If you are going to do it, do it right. Metric motors comes to mind. I have heard of magna fluxing as well but not sure of the pros/cons. 2. Stripped headbolts I'd think. 3. You need an engine hoist, the head is heavy. 4. See 1. 5. The only difference on the 85 engine is the crank snout and the IP. Not sure if you can use a 85 tc on earlier models, I am sure someone has tried it though. (google ftw?) -Rolf On 05/20/2010 11:55 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > I've decided that my 1985 pseudo 300TD (with the replacement 1985 300D > engine and "converted" (i.e., bowdlerized) self levelling system merits > conversion into a real 300TD. I found a 300TD cylinder head (including the > SLS pump) at a good price, and my neighbor who does all sorts of heavy duty > work on his 280SE 3.35 coupe is willing to work with me to R/R the head. If > that operation is successful, I can replace the bogus Bilstein rear shocks > with good used hydropneumatic struts, fill the SLS canister with proper > fluid and then hope that the SLS actually works. > > So I have several questions. > > 1. How should I test the cylinder head to ensure it's still good? If I > take it to a machine shop what will they charge me and what can they > determine? > > 2. Assuming the head is OK, what sort of complications can arise when I > remove the old head? What is a worst case scenario? > > 3. Do I need a lift to do this job, or will jack stands suffice? > > 4. What among the following should I install or replace once the engine is > disassembled: valves, valve seals, gaskets, shims, etc. The engine is > currently running perfectly well and has 250 K miles approximately. > > Or, if anyone has a good used 1985 300TD engne I am definitely interested. > As usual, TIA. > > Andrew > 1983 300TD > 1985 300TD pretend-o-wagon > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1974 Jaguar XKE-V12 convertible - $12000 (Charlotte)
If your going to put a diesel in that car, you may as well paint a character of
Mohammad on the hood so the whole world will hate you!
--
Peter Arnold
{Hiding where he lives}
- Original Message -
From: "Alex Chamberlain"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 3:53:06 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1974 Jaguar XKE-V12 convertible - $12000 (Charlotte)
On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 12:42 PM, Fmiser wrote:
> > Alex Chamberlain wrote:
> > Did they use the same V-12? If you're going to put in a
> > non-original engine, might as well make it something reliable
> > like a Chevy small-block...
>
> What about an OM617 turbo?
>
>
You jest, but on the other hand someone posted here an eBay auction a few
months back for an SLC with a 617 in it (a 300SLDC?), and that was thought
to be impossible due to the low hood.
If you were going to klatta-ize a Jag, I think it'd be easier to start with
one of the many kits avalable to fit a Chevy 350, and then put in one of the
diesels that can bolt up to the same mounts and tranny, such as a GM 6.5
turbo or a Cummins 4BT.
Alex
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[MBZ] Agawam MA, 190D
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1732065487.html No interest here, about 20 miles from my home. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1997 E300 in Connecticut
This is located in my town, I have no interest. http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1731351546.html -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT YOW!!!
Where is 'Here'. Tsunami danger in New England? Should I leave work early? -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, April 8, 2010 9:13:05 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] OT YOW!!! So a minute ago the dog started barking at something and then about a second later WHAMBOOM!!! I think we just got a little earth jolt here, and the dog picked it up before it hit. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
I can help you with that, pull the wire off the sensor. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 12:25:25 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Yes, and MB even issued a TSB to that affect. I'm probably risking disaster in continuing in my violation of the prime directive, but I can't stand to have that light coming on and off! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 9:12 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread It is written in the book of Saint Marshall, DO NOT TOP OFF THE OIL. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 9:05:31 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread My oil level sensor has been pretty consistent, when the level reaches the mid-way point on the stick it will start activating (stay on for a minute or two), and when it finally comes on and stays on the level is all the way down to the bottom mark or 'add' mark. It takes a month or so (1500 miles or more) to drop to the 'add' mark and so I now just add a quart when it starts to blink. I used to only change my M1 oil on stone cold engines, but now I'm beginning to wonder if that is really necessary on OM60x engines. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 8:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Oil level lights are notoriously inaccurate. Circuit has sensor, some type of timer relay etc. M1 oil is like lemon juice when hot. About 90% will be in the pan after 5 minutes, the last teacup full will be tenacious and take many hours to drain to the pan. That is why I usually change my oil stone cold on all my cars. YMMV -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 8:15:49 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Dieselvolk, Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery op
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
It is written in the book of Saint Marshall, DO NOT TOP OFF THE OIL. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 9:05:31 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread My oil level sensor has been pretty consistent, when the level reaches the mid-way point on the stick it will start activating (stay on for a minute or two), and when it finally comes on and stays on the level is all the way down to the bottom mark or 'add' mark. It takes a month or so (1500 miles or more) to drop to the 'add' mark and so I now just add a quart when it starts to blink. I used to only change my M1 oil on stone cold engines, but now I'm beginning to wonder if that is really necessary on OM60x engines. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 8:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Oil level lights are notoriously inaccurate. Circuit has sensor, some type of timer relay etc. M1 oil is like lemon juice when hot. About 90% will be in the pan after 5 minutes, the last teacup full will be tenacious and take many hours to drain to the pan. That is why I usually change my oil stone cold on all my cars. YMMV -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 8:15:49 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Dieselvolk, Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread
Oil level lights are notoriously inaccurate. Circuit has sensor, some type of timer relay etc. M1 oil is like lemon juice when hot. About 90% will be in the pan after 5 minutes, the last teacup full will be tenacious and take many hours to drain to the pan. That is why I usually change my oil stone cold on all my cars. YMMV -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 8:15:49 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread Dieselvolk, Just got back on Saturday from a business trip to New England and back, drove my '87 wagon and put on about 1700 miles. It's now time for an oil change, but I cannot find Mobil 1 15W-40 or 0w-40 at the usual places. Where are folks getting their M1 these days? Also, during the homebound leg, the low oil light came on for a few minutes, so I checked the level during the next rest stop, and after only sitting for about 10 minutes, the oil registered at the midway point on the dipstick (normal point for the low oil level light to start activating on my car). I was surprised that it (Mobil 1 15w-40) had drained back into the oil sump so quickly! Does anyone else find that their M1 drains back quickly in OM60x engines vs.OM61x? Marshall used to say that one must wait 6 to 8 hours to get an accurate oil reading using M1 in an OM61x engine, and I guess I assumed that the same applied to an OM60x engine. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 323k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue
Yeah, DC doesn't jump too well. Did your heart skip a beat? -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "SteveB" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 8:05:19 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue I am in Atlanta now with the 240D. Everything went perfect until I got to the hotel where we are staying for the ball game. I shut the car off and came back out after registering and the car was completely dead. Nothing was powering on. It turns out I missed tightning one nut. The one on the battery cable. It was about 1.1/2" from the battery. I stuck it on and the car started right up. I had to laugh. Steve On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 7:53 AM, Steve wrote: > This was my first automatic transmission of any kind but it was easier to > install than a manual. I pulled the tans and left the engine in place. I > believe I could pull one out now in about 3 hours or less if I don't have > to > fight more than a couple of bolts. > > Steve > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of Tim C. > Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 7:23 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue > > > > Trans dead 3/16/2010 > > Back on the road 4/3/2010 > > Congratulations! > > > Used a dent puller with a threaded bar bent in a 90 degree angle to pull > out > > the old seal. I started the installation of the replacement trans at > 11:00 > > this morning and had it installed by 3:30 pm. It went very well. Went out > > Wow! Had you done an MB transmission before? Did you pull engine at the > same time? Inquiring mind wants to know... :) > > Happy Easter, > -Tim > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Houston Eateries
Thanks, you saved me some money as I already have a Red Sox baseball cap. I can wear the visor in front I hope... -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "Hans Neureiter" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 1:52:39 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Houston Eateries 7 gal. hats are Dallas. Ball cap is OK for Houston, since the Llife stock show & Rodeo is over. On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 9:24 AM, wrote: > It's to be assume you have a proper hat and not a cap... > > Pete, who is retiring to about 70 miles North of Huston next year. > > - Original Message - > From: "Rich Thomas" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:48:38 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Houston Eateries > > > You should buy some boots while you are there too. > > --R > > > > On 3/30/2010 7:14 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > > I will be in Houston for a couple of days and I was wondering if anyone > knows of a decent steak and seafood place close to down town. Anyone? > > > > Rick Knoble > > '85 300CD > > '87 190DT > > > > _ > > Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. > > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390709/direct/01/ > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Houston Eateries
It's to be assume you have a proper hat and not a cap... Pete, who is retiring to about 70 miles North of Huston next year. - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:48:38 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Houston Eateries You should buy some boots while you are there too. --R On 3/30/2010 7:14 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > I will be in Houston for a couple of days and I was wondering if anyone knows > of a decent steak and seafood place close to down town. Anyone? > > Rick Knoble > '85 300CD > '87 190DT > > _ > Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390709/direct/01/ > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brake disks/ rotors
What would the ideal weight be? I go about 235# -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 1:38:40 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake disks/ rotors Chris N John wrote: > Need new brake disks/ rotors on front of my 1980 300sd. What are the > best brands and what do the prices run? Thanks again for info! Christy For pads, Akebono ceramic. For rotors, it's hard to keep track of who's selling decent rotors that are as thick/heavy as the originals. Lots of product cheapening going on there. If there were a local store that stocked them, I'd take the bathroom scale with me to shop for them. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Pitching deck night landings on an aircraft carrier
I lost the link, I want to share. Please forward to me someone. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "Craig McCluskey" To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 11:48:35 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Pitching deck night landings on an aircraft carrier On Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:34:47 -0500 Mountain Man wrote: > Someone here has done this, I suspect. > > Not just another day at the office... > > This is very unnerving, landing with deck pitching 30 feet, at night, > low on fuel. Incredible. You will never forget viewing this. I saw these a few months ago. I don't know if they came across this list or the Veterans list at work. It is incredible. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
OK, I crawled into my dishwasher and closed the door.
It's dark, damn light went out
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
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From: "Craig McCluskey"
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 11:58:53 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:43:31 + (UTC) pm7...@comcast.net wrote:
>
>
> ?? How does Stainless Steel reflect the heat ??
>
> Is there a magic property involved where a cooler item {Stainless box}
> can drive heat into a hotter item {The scalding hot dishes} ? This seem
> to defy thermo 101 that I learned 40 years ago. Were the rules changed
> when I was attending KEG201?
Just like a mirror which, though cold, can reflect the hot sun's rays.
Craig
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Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
?? How does Stainless Steel reflect the heat ??
Is there a magic property involved where a cooler item {Stainless box} can
drive heat into a hotter item {The scalding hot dishes} ? This seem to defy
thermo 101 that I learned 40 years ago. Were the rules changed when I was
attending KEG201?
Pete
- Original Message -
From: "Douglas"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 10:20:12 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
In addition to the non staining of the interior. The SS interior will
reflect the heating back onto the dishes for drying.
Douglas
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
> Has a plastic tub ever broken or leaked for you? Why pay a premium for the
> inside of a dishwasher??? DO you spend a lot of tie admiring the
> dishwasher
> tub?
>
> On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 7:57 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin
> wrote:
>
>> you work for HD? Im thinking I want SS interior, and about the cheapest
>> I
>> see is in the 599 range.
>
>
> --
> OK Don
> Panic! (the national past time).
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Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
I do our dishes by hand. How else would I get them into the dishwasher. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Mountain Man" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 10:36:10 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers rusty wrote: > Wash by hand. That is what we do. We? What type of fairy are you? Can I see your dishwater hands? Very good - I bet Mrs rusty sez you are a wonderful husband, if you do wash dishes. We do our dishes by hand also - not me, but us. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
Fix the Maytag. YOU have obstructed lines. plugged filter, non spinning wand, etc. There has been no relevant design change is home style dishwashers, you have a good machine and it's broken -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "mercedes Mailing List" Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 5:35:13 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers I am sick of my 6 year old maytag washer leaving crap all over the dishes, which seems to get worse and worse. Im looking for a new one. Anyone got any to recommend or avoid? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bits needed
Seems to me that the plastic bits were cooked and brittle on my 300SDL, better to start with new ones from a TRusty sort of fellow. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. & A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 7:50:33 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bits needed I have a spare intake but don't remember if those bits are still attached, I'll take a look later but I won't be able to mail until maybe Saturday or maybe a week from Saturday. I'll let you know. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OM603 Bits needed Someone took off bits from the engine in my SDL. I am looking for the 3 metal tabs the are bolted to the intake manifold, and the plastic clips for the back 3 injection lines clip into them. There is also a metal clip that is supposed to bolt under the manifold and holds the back three lines. I need that also. Some genius decided the engine was not supposed to have them, so they took off the hardware to stabilize the injection lines. You might get by with that for a while on the old heavy, short lines, but not with the long, light lines of the OM603 If anyone (Kaleb?) has these around on a spare engine, I sure would like to have them on my engine. Send me an email off-list. TIA 126die...@gmail.com 1987 300SDL ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] nails in the coffin
Engine shouldn't grenade, it's designed to sit against the governor for a long time. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:08:21 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] nails in the coffin Yeahbut you could shift to neutral, stop, then pop hood etc., assuming the engine didn't grenade. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] nails in the coffin On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:15 -0600, "Peter Frederick" wrote: > Basic safety engineering would require that the driver be able to shut > the engine off regardless of what the computer decides There was a period of time where I could not shut off my OM617 without getting out of the car, opening the hood, and pressing the STOP lever. An awkward proposition at 90MPH if the throttle linkage were to somehow jam at WOT. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [cheap smokes
Tax on cigarettes is state assisted suicide, should be illegal. Cigarette smoking is proven to improve the gene pool. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT > > I think Michigan defines up to two cartons of cancer sticks as > personal, and more than two cartons you're assumed to be an unlicensed > dealer trafficking in untaxed goods. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to get cheap smokes
I'd like to be Richy rich and take that one to the Supreme Court. We are guaranteed interstate commerce, I believe. That being said, Connecticut will grab you if your buying the booze for resale. Thats called tax evasion -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, March 8, 2010 11:06:44 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to get cheap smokes The Masshole politicians are tired of their citizens going to New Hampster to buy liquor cheaper (and on Sunday too) so they occasionally set up surveillance at the big state likka sto on 93 right across the border, then bust Mass citizens who are bringing across low-tax booze, beer, wine, and cigs. A few months back an enterprising Mass Citizen staked out one of the big shot pols who was loading up his car, took vids and accosted him about it. Made all the papers and TV and turns out the pol has a 2nd home up there somewhere, and said he was getting stuff for the house (on a Sunday evening at the last store before the border). Liar! Busted! --R On 3/8/2010 6:56 PM, WILTON wrote: > Lack of any border control between states and lower cig taxes in NC > and SC are the reasons for mucho "smugglng" of cigs from south to > north on I-95. NC legislature discussing going back to tax stamps on > tobacco products. In last coupla years, NC has increased the taxes > significantly; 'don't know what it is now, but 'need a bunch more; > I've been suggesting $5 per pack for years. ;< > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "R A Bennell" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 6:11 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to get cheap smokes > > >> > >>> Curt Raymond wrote: >>> Its admittedly been 5 years since I was down that way but I seem to remember SC having more signs for cheap smokes. One of my neighbors up on the farm had a trailer that he and his wife would haul to Florida (crossing every state on the eastern seaboard except RI) every year. His wife smoked and he told me they'd stop in SC at the same place every year and she'd buy $1000 of smokes. On the way north they'd stop again and she'd buy $2000 of smokes and sell 'em to her friend's when she'd return home. I can't imagine how many smokes $2000 is and where they'd store them although they had a very large travel trailer. -Curt >> >> Cannot do that here. We have stations at the provincial borders that >> demand you stop and declare smokes bought in >> the next province. Failure to do so can get you busted big time. The >> reason being of course that the taxes are >> higher in Manitoba and the powers that be do not like you to buy your >> smokes in the province with lower taxes. >> >> Randy >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Lift vs. Pit
If you have a pit, make sure you have about $5 million in an umbrella policy. You're going to need it when some one falls in, and they will. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Monday, March 8, 2010 1:29:05 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lift vs. Pit I think you'll find that most of the "connection" is gravity. Houses fall off slabs all the time in earthquakes... There are probably some nails, maybe bolts into the slab from the header board. When you lift they will generally pull out. If they don't a sawzall will cure the problem... -Curt Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:01:04 -0500 From: andrew strasfogel To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lift vs. Pit Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 LOL! If you keep on promoting this I know I will get into trouble. Out of curiosity, how does one disconnect the walls from the foundation (slab) so the whole building can be raised? On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 6:18 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > We went through all this before -- just raise the building up with some > hydraulic jacks and cribbing you can rent, put in a 4ft or 5ft knee wall, > and you have your whole deal sorted out. Cheap, fast, and gets you what you > need. You can jack the car up with stands to easily work under it now, with > the roof up another 5 ft you could get 8ft lift easy. Some guy here had a > whole stack of post lifts for sale, you could get one pretty reasonable. > I'm thinking, wall, lift, some lift pad concrete work, and for maybe $3k > yer in bidness. Doing that concrete work for a pit (which is not very safe > anyway, to my way of thinking). > > Set up a video link and I can supervise from home. > > --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Custom flex brake lines
I would not hesitate to use a compression fitting on a clutch line. Compare to bake line the pressure is VERY LOW. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 1:33:18 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Custom flex brake lines It is workable. You can also use compression fittings on the pipe to go to pipe thread, if you can find a piece of hose with female pipe thread on both ends. (think hydraulic hose) more likely to be in an industrial outlet than an automotive outlet. You hit on another source...restorers. Check out that one too. FLAPS don't cater to restorers. >I need to replace the line that runs from the clutch master cylinder >to the slave cylinder on one of my Saabs. This car uses brake fluid >in the clutch hydraulics. Imagine a hard brake line with the flexible >line to the caliper attached, and you'll get the general idea, >although on this one the flex part is actually in the middle with hard >lines on either side of it. At each end of the assembly as a whole >the tubing is flared, with ordinary metric male fittings that connect >to female fittings on the two hydraulic cylinders. The flex line in >the middle was attached at the factory to the hard lines with crimp >fittings like the ones on Mercedes A/C hoses. > >Here's the problem. There's a big leak in the flex line. I took it >to the local NAPA, where there's a big sign saying "Hydraulic Hose >Repair While You Wait"---I live out in the boonies, so this is tractor >country. But they looked at me like I was nuts, saying "We can't do >anything with those crimped-on fittings; you have to buy a whole new >line." When I asked if they knew of any other place I could get the >line repaired rather than replaced, they said, "You won't find anyone. > It's a question of liability. If we repair a brake line and then you >can't stop and get in an accident, you could sue us." > >Now, this strikes me as silly. After all, restorers of old cars for >which parts are no longer made and builders of custom cars must often >have to have custom brake lines built, both hard and soft. > >My thinking is that they should be able to: >1. Find on the shelf a pre-assembled flexible brake line (the one that >goes from the hard line to the caliper) that is about the same length >as the leaky flex portion in the line from my Saab, from any car that >uses metric fittings. >2. Cut my hard line in two places, removing the leaky flex line and >its fittings entirely. >3. Flare the cut ends and attach metric fittings that match those on >the flex line from step 1. >4. Give me back the two halves of my old line with new fittings, and >the new flex line, and let me screw the three together. > >That way I have a non-leaking line once again, they didn't put the >line together so they aren't liable if it fails (they only gave me the >parts), and everyone's happy. Of course I need to find a creative >parts-counter guy to do this, and they seem to be rare birds these >days. > >Workable? Good idea? Bad idea? > >Alex > >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Pressure Question
Some manufacturers phony the gauges to help avoid unnecessary service complaints. 'Some' oil pressure is enough at idle, it will go up when you spin the pump. You cannot explain that to a non technical person who assumes that more is better all of the time. Excessive oil pressure requires more hp to run the pump, causes seals to leak. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" To: "Mercedes@okiebenz.com" Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 11:18:39 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] Oil Pressure Question I have not had a gasser Mercedes for while now. But, I noticed something on this 95 E320 which is interesting. I am used to starting the car and the oil gauge pegs out at 3 for a while and when it warms up or sits at idle, the needle drops a little. In fact, once its very warm, the need will drop quite a bit at idle. But, I have noticed that on my new to me car, the oil pressure goes up to 3 and stays there. I was waiting in a drive thru last night with the car warm and idling. I waited almost 10 minutes and in all that time, the needle never dropped. I suppose it is a good thing to have very good oil pressure, but, it never drops on this car. I don't know what to think. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] O/T KYB Struts
I'd love to have Bilsteins, they don't make them for Mexican cars like my HHR! -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 10:52:38 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T KYB Struts My friend Hans says KYBs are going to ride just like Bilsteins that have started to knock. Don't waste your money. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] O/T KYB Struts
Don't bet too much, BTDT.
Thanks for the thought.
Pete
- Original Message -
From: "Alex Chamberlain"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 9:59:40 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T KYB Struts
On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 6:52 AM, wrote:
> Been searching for several months for new struts for my HHR. My TRUSTY
> supplier cannot get me Bilsteins ;-(
>
> My choice seems to be:
>
> NAPA @ $95
>
> or
>
> KYB at $75 {Mail Order from AJUSA}
I bet RockAuto.com has Monroes or Gabriels for even less.
Alex
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[MBZ] O/T KYB Struts
Been searching for several months for new struts for my HHR. My TRUSTY supplier
cannot get me Bilsteins ;-(
My choice seems to be:
NAPA @ $95
or
KYB at $75 {Mail Order from AJUSA}
Any knowledge base would be helpful
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Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000
You assume the victim is male because... -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Allan Streib" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:36:32 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000 He needs to live closer to campus and walk or bike to school. One of the many things I wish someone had told me when I went to college: don't get caught up in a lot of tangential obligations like cars. It's not why you're there. On Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:30 -0500, "WILTON" wrote: > A college student looking for a 140? He needs to attend more classes > and pay attention very closely - ;has a lot to learn. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 9:40 AM > Subject: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000 > > > > This is just too funny. > > > > http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1615327325.html > > > > --R > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to > > www.okiebenz.com To search list archives > > http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration
Brakes will easily stall the engine, or lock it to the torque convertor's stall speed. Try it, you'll do no harm. As a drag racer of years gone by, you could easily hold the power of a duel quad hemi with manual drum brakes. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Jerry Herrman" To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3:19:51 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration So yesterday I heard what I believe was a public service announcement (by some automotive engineer, I think) on the radio saying that the least powerful brakes are going to easily overpower the most powerful engine.This suggests that applying your brakes firmly in an unexpected acceleration situation would prevent a catastrophe. I'm thinking, on the one hand, of the California Highway Patrolman whose car reached high speed before crashing and burning. Surely he would have applied his brakes fervently. And witnesses claimed they saw smoke at his wheels indicating he had burned out his brakes. On the other hand, if we're talking about my 82 240D, a case of sudden unexpected acceleration would merely have relieved me of the annoyance of having to keep my foot pressed down hard on the accelerator to keep the car at freeway speed. Whadda you guys think? Jerry 1982 240D 78 horsepower __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4875 (20100217) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] O/T Aluminum Thermal Expansion
MAybe some one can help an old fellow who studied this 40 years ago and that hit CONTROL-ALT-DELETE on his brain at a Keg-101 class the next day. MAterial: common Aluminum Casting such as A356 I bore a hole 1. in it at 50° The temperature goes to 100° What size is the hole? I've simply forgot how to do this, you'll be old some day too. Pete ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] DeLorean
Well, I like some of them. At B/J this year there were several mid fifty's Chebbies that looked to be 100% stock but had in fact been upgraded with modern power and suspension. I'm thinking they would be wonderful drivers . -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 3:45:21 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] DeLorean I absolutely DESPISE those customized monstrosities that get top $$ at the auctions. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] DeLorean
I'm thinking they used Renault engines. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:25:59 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] DeLorean I had a guy in class last week that could be politely described as a "nut". He's convinced over-unity (perpetual motion) devices exist and are suppressed by the government. He says he knows a guy with an electric car which pulls a trailer containing a "high voltage, high current" (his words) generator that at highway speed "Makes enough electricity to power the car and charge the batteries"... Anyway 2 cases he cites to further his stories are Tucker and Delorean. Well until I said "But Keith, the Delorean was crap". I followed with "A fiberglass body and stainless steel cladding plus a poorly made underpowered GM V6..." He shut up quick on that one. Later told us about his alien abduction. One of his coworkers was in the class too and says he talks about stuff like that all the time. -Curt Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:28:51 -0600 From: Donald Snook To: "'Mercedes@okiebenz.com'" Subject: [MBZ] DeLorean Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I went up to my Indy's yesterday to sign some paperwork for the sale of the BMW and he was working on a DeLorean. It was a customer's car. The guy has owned it since new, it was an '82 - which is, I think, the last year they made them. What a cool looking car and what a odd thing to see in Wichita, KS. They were really crappy cars, but very interesting and unique! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] SWMBA drops Cleo
I told my kid the same thing about her Hundi , she's driven it 160Kmi, one timing belt -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: " Redghost " < redghost @comcast.net> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" < mercedes @ okiebenz .com> Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 2:32:27 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [ MBZ ] SWMBA drops Cleo I am betting the dealer will be unhappy with the deal in five years when the thing is worth nothing and they are still providing service on their dime and she still drives it until it is out of warranty. clay On Feb 15, 2010, at 9:52 AM, Michael Esh wrote: > pretty nice looking vehicle. 10/100,000 warranty is nice. > > Mike > On Feb 15, 2010, at 2:26 AM, Redghost wrote: > >> Azera > > > ___ > http :// www . okiebenz .com > For new and used parts go to www . okiebenz .com > To search list archives http :// www . okiebenz .com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http :// okiebenz .com/mailman/ listinfo / mercedes _ okiebenz .com ___ http :// www . okiebenz .com For new and used parts go to www . okiebenz .com To search list archives http :// www . okiebenz .com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http :// okiebenz .com/mailman/ listinfo / mercedes _ okiebenz .com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kleb can go nationwide with this
Don't buy it!~ 6.0 P'Coke is POS compared to 7.3. This one guy is bailing out. Want to work on the turbo, remove cab! -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 9:07:00 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] Kleb can go nationwide with this http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1601354458.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Hey Andrew
- Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:26:16 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Hey Andrew I wouldn't want a CO producer inside the house. A diesel would be OK. -- Jim Say Jim, how do you heat? I'm using oil & gas for about 50% of my heat load, both produce CO. My heat pump produces CO somewhere else... Pete ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Off Topic - Colectomy
- Original Message - From: "Mountain Man" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:01:04 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Off Topic - Colectomy It used to be that a script was not needed, but I am a terrorist these days and must try to prove myself otherwise, so I can buy the meds. My adult kids don't see a doctor, ever. We eat, we live, we die. That is reality. mao ___ WOW, good for you! Saving the rest of us all these expenses of keeping you alive, and you've talked your kids into it too! When is the grape kool aid served? Pete, who is damn happy to be alive ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rodbender question
So much for 'Numbers Matching' at a Benz Auction. My other car is a 1954 Nash Metropolitan, I have factory documentation on it, comes from British Heritage Museum. We are told that 'Back in the day' , the manufacturers would send out work crews to up date when dealers had too much of last years stock. This usually simply required a new identification tag riveted on and an adjustment of paperwork. There were lots of new Metropolitans sold 3 years after production stopped! -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "W140" To: mercedes @ okiebenz .com Sent: Friday, February 5, 2010 9:55:56 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [ MBZ ] Rodbender question My "Factory Crated new zero time engine" arrived with a blank spot and I watched the dealer stamp the original serial number on it. So other than all the 'Factory and Dealer paperwork and Records' I fail to see how you can tell which engine is in the car. Now maybe if the engine was replaced by other than a Dealer and the engine was other than a Factory crated new engine would it have a different number. Soo , I hang on to my paperwork, altho' the Dealer and factory have the information on file. Walt Lasher 1992 300SD/S350 Seattle _ ___ Weight Loss Program Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http :// thirdpartyoffers . juno .com/TGL2131/c? cp =PU79luaXM8ttw6PnJAcFDwAAJz15J_c9QuupfH9dlSi_D8kdAAYAAADNAAAEUgA= ___ http :// www . okiebenz .com For new and used parts go to www . okiebenz .com To search list archives http :// www . okiebenz .com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http :// okiebenz .com/mailman/ listinfo / mercedes _ okiebenz .com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT : Comcast Security McAfee vs Norton
My wife's older HP which runs WinXP Home was bogging down on McAfee from Comcast. She was upset because the hard drive was running all the time. I installed AVAST freeware and she is happy, I also use it on my machine and laptop.. No reason not to -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2010 2:06:34 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT : Comcast Security McAfee vs Norton Malwarebytes is the only spyware/malware app I've ever used that worked at all. I had an infestation on my laptop a couple weeks ago. It took over an hour to catch it but when it was done everything was back to normal. On the anti-virus front I've had poor luck with regular Norton, its a resource hog. We use Symantec Endpoint at work which works good and doesn't eat up as many resources. For my wife's office I actually paid for the professional version of AVAST! and we've been happy with it. -Curt Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:27:45 -0500 From: andrew strasfogel To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT : Comcast Security McAfee vs Norton Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I'm still getting Malware popup warnings whenever I open up my Compaq laptop, and whenever I browse. Is there any way to stop this annoyance without actually purchasing Maleware AV? If I get McAfee instead will the Malware bombardment cease or will it redouble its efforts? Oddly, except for the Malware warning popups my computer functions normally - no slowdowns or other problems. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rodbender question
Bring VIN# to dealer. He can tell you the engine S/N installed at factory. Why would you care? Even the bad ones are good for a few weeks -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" To: "Mercedes" Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2010 1:00:12 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] Rodbender question Is there a way to know if a rodbender has had the engine replaced? Is there a casting number or some other indicator that would indicate it has been done? Donald H Snook McDonald Tinker Law Firm (316) 263-5851 www.mtsqh.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wagon prices?
- Original Message -
From: "Alex Chamberlain" < apchamberlain @ gmail .com>
SNIP>
I suspect a majority of the cars sold this way have been purchased at
dealer auctions in other states. Problem is, auction cars are, as a
rule, crap; new car dealers keep good trade-ins for their used lot,
and dump the rest. You can give them a thorough detail to make them
look like creampuffs to the unsuspecting buyer, but they're still,
ultimately, crap. So it's not a particularly honest nor honorable way
to make a living.
SNIP>
Not 100% so.
Many dealers who are in a cash bind bring very good cars to Auction.
Dealers also buy car from their marque at auction.
My SIL was a very successful sale manager at a local VW dealer {quite because
he hated the hours} . I helped him shuttle cars VW's went to and from the
auction based on financial needs. That being said, they sent most Hondas &
Toyotas to the auction for the same reason that our wife's don't encourage us
to read Playboy.
Pete
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Re: [MBZ] CR
During the 60's, C/R would consistently report the 6 cylinder Ford 500 {or a
similar POS} it's "Best Buy". So much for them as being auto experts.
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
- Original Message -
From: relng...@aol.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2010 7:30:59 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [MBZ] CR
> Interesting -- on the NPR interview they had a guy from Consumer
> Reports, and they referred to CR as the most authoritative recommender
> for cars or some such...
>
Who else does what they do?
The IIHS crash tests them but nothing else. The magazine road tests provide
another data point but aren't particularly impartial. Look at all the
MB/BMW/Porsche tests where the mags practically wet themselves at times. And a
lot of their "data" is skewed by who is buying big display ads that month.
Motor Trend comes to mind although I don't know anyone who even pages
through it free at Barnes & Noble.
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Re: [MBZ] CL annoyances
You should get a lawyer... -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" To: "Mercedes@okiebenz.com" Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2010 2:57:27 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] CL annoyances Sorry for the rant. My blood pressure is up now! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Is it Friday Yet
Do not open until Friday, would be fair to your boss for you to go home silly in Ground Hog Day! http://thereifixedit.com/ Pete ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] R&R of 124 combo switch
Buyer Beware, the force you rap the shaft with will be transmitted to the steering box. May or may not be good for it. One steering box would buy a bunch of pullers. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, February 1, 2010 2:05:50 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] R&R of 124 combo switch Best way is to back the bolt out about 4 turns, then hold a drift pin on the bolt and whack the bolt with a BFH. That way after the wheel is loose, you can take out the bolt and pull off the wheel without any damage from whacking or from getting a steering wheel in your teeth. That is the method for unseating things on tapered shafts also, like tie rod ends. >On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 6:19 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: >> You didn't whack yourself in the face trying to get the wheel off? >>Its on a splined shaft after all... > >I just held the rim loosely with one hand and tapped the back side of >the wheel gently with the BFH with the other hand. No face-whacking. >:) > >Alex > >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] worst of its over
20 years ago Back in the day; The standard of care was as follows: You have chest pain, you don't die. You go to E.R., you don't die in 2 hours You are transferred to ICU, learned men come in and consult. Bitchy nurses make you use a bed pan. You don't die 3 days later they perform an angioplasty, you don't die. Today, if you have sudden onset of angina, plan on have a cardiac procedure THAT DAY. Why? They don't want you to die. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 8:37:53 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] worst of its over Tell you what, I'm glad for the CT, without it I never would have gotten the cath and without either of them we'd have never known about the blockage until I had a heart attack... -Curt Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:51:36 -0600 From: Peter Hertzing To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] worst of its over Message-ID: <3a3393481001281451y5a3b8f0au3c94a18d10f73...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I'll provide some incite. I am a hospital administrator. I work on the physician practice side. In our Emergency room 65% of ER visitors have a Cat Scan. Is it necessary - really no. It is medicine dictated by Lawyers. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Back home
When I had my 1st angioplasty 20 years ago, the kept me in hospital for 3 day.
I threatened to sign my self out AMA, they released me and I drove my motorhome
over about 400 miles on the worst roads in the country {D.C. to almost Boston}
No real reason for you to 'feel better'. As I understand it, all you had was
mild angina, WHICH SHOULD GO AWAY.
I've used Plavik for as long as it's been out. It's a little spendy at
$400+/month. It dramatically reduces the viscosity of your blood. Very small
nicks will bleed for a long time.
--
Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3
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From: "Curt Raymond"
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 8:23:07 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [MBZ] Back home
Came home yesterday, slept for 12 hours, it felt so good to be in my own bed.
Stopped at the pharmacy on the way home, I'm on a surprisingly small number of
drugs all things considered, I already was on a blood pressure med (HCTZ for
those playing at home, only 25mg) to which we add a cholesterol med (Ziocor)
and a blood thinner (I forget the name, like Plavix but newer) and nitro just
in case I have pains again.
The blood thinner is apparently quite an expensive drug but for reasons I don't
really understand the first year is free. After the first year I'm going to be
in a study testing how long folks should be on blood thinners after stents are
put in and again the drug (or placebo) will be free.
The pharmacy tech is a nursing student and was AMAZED when I told her I'd had
heart surgery yesterday. "You must have been in the hospital a week!" It blew
her mind (still impresses me too) that I went in on Wednesday and walked out on
Thursday... To my wife's irritation I walked from the hospital to the parking
lot across the street.
My boss asked me yesterday if I feel better, the answer is no but then again I
didn't feel bad before. Maybe after I catch up on my sleep I'll know more.
-Curt
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[MBZ] Re worst of its over
I'm not sure 'the worst is over' You probably need a lifestyle change. I hope your Doc sent you to Cardio Rehab. About 3 weeks after one of my stents, while I was on a tread mill, nurse came over and asked me to stop. Shzzam, I was back in the cat lab getting anther stent! -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT On 1/27/2010 7:50 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > So its done, 3 stents in 2 different places. > > If it weren't for the pain in my leg and that I get dizzy quick I'd be outta > here now. > > Thanks for all the kind words you lot. > > -Curt > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
