Re: [MBZ] Green '95 NA diesel sold for original sticker price.

On Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:04:45 -0500 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Jeez-o-flip. We need to be more like Dean. I wonder how much work he did on it to make it spotless for the BaT sale. Craig > > On Apr 26, 2024, at 2:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > I am not sure if

Re: [MBZ] Scam? -- 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL - $29,000

On Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:09:08 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Price seems very low > > https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-beach-1958-mercedes-benz/7738997145.html It's beautiful. I'll bet if you did a Google picture search you'd find it on BaT. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT bamboo

On Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:02:15 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > It would need to be tall. It also sounds like it needs to be clumping. > I guess the clumps clump up and don’t spread all over the place. We had volunteer bamboo in the back yard of the house we rented while I was in grad

Re: [MBZ] The HF fancy oil extractor

On Sat, 20 Apr 2024 07:07:33 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I already have one but could not pass up a brand new one for $100, and > they even met me in a parking lot on my way home so didn’t even have to > travel for it. Another choice (and JB Tools has free shipping for orders

Re: [MBZ] ISO: W124 300D Turbo (124.133?)

On Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:27:18 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > That’s a possible choice as well, besides the chassis number listed in > the subject. What years were the 124.133 vehicles made? The only vehicles which come to mind as a 300D x.133 are W123.133s. Craig

Re: [MBZ] ISO: W124 300D Turbo (124.133?)

On Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:08:28 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Oldest son wants another 300D diesel, but it must be a turbo. I know > they’re not terribly common, but if you come across a decent one, > please drop me a note. Would this be a 300D/2.5 Turbo of early '90s fame with an

Re: [MBZ] BAUER 5.7 Amp, 6 in. Short-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher/Sander for $39.99

On Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:14:33 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Yes, I have a corded model made by Fein (maybe the original maker of > the type?) and they are great for flush cuts and fine trim work, not > sure I'd think of reaching for it if I needed to cut openings in 3/4" > subfloor but

Re: [MBZ] 300D Manny

On Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:50:09 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Always wanted a manual in my 300D. Settled for shifting between "S" and > "D" as needed. > > Turbo is a bit slow to spool up on these, so you'd need to learn to not > let the RPMs fall too much during shifts. My 240D/3.0

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Outlook

On Sat, 13 Apr 2024 16:12:00 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Apple are doing their best to destroy > email. They want you using their proprietary messaging instead. I have a gmail address and have it forwarded to one of my domain's addresses. I access

Re: [MBZ] Need a vacuum pump for A/C work?

On Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:19:07 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Those are good deals. Nice catch, Craig! Thanks for sharing! You are welcome. I have purchased tools from JB Tools and have found them a good vendor with low prices. For example, if you find a Milton tool on JB Tools'

[MBZ] Need a vacuum pump for A/C work?

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Re: [MBZ] The eclipse

On Mon, 8 Apr 2024 20:05:01 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > Which is why I limited myself to brief glances. I know the rules. :) Great! For last year's partial eclipse, we had a fellow come to my church who brought his special eclipse telescope/camera and eclipse glasses for

Re: [MBZ] The eclipse

On Mon, 8 Apr 2024 17:33:40 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > 98 percent in NWA. Used my welders goggles to take the occasional > glance. :) Welder's goggles are not quite dark enough ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar

On Tue, 2 Apr 2024 22:32:42 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Got a chance to get some used panels that are a couple years old that > are “take-outs” from a commercial installation where the roof space got > removed for a remodel. > > Owner has tested them and has specs for each

Re: [MBZ] Dual pulley alternator belts

On Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:58:55 -0500 Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks for the help. You are welcome. > I think I found the correct belt. It’s a Continental brand # 15411 > 40.5” x 7/16” width.Ended up ordering through Walmart for about $12 > each. Should arrive on Monday.

Re: [MBZ] Dual pulley alternator belts

On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:42:50 -0500 Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: > One of the belts was destroyed and I pulled the other one off to > measure it. There are no numbers or manufacturers name on the belt. It > measures 40.25” when measuring out side of the belt from mark to mark. > Width of belt

Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:34:18 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Take a hell of a bollard to stop a 100,000 tonne hammer moving at 8 > knots. Let's call it 850 MJ, or over 200 lbs of TNT in bomb form. units says it's 1693.7798 megaJ and 809.64615 lb tnt -- quite a lot of energy to dissipate.

Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:36:24 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > They have bollards/barriers around the supports for the Sunshine Skyway > bridge that spans the opening of Tampa Bay into the Gulf. Previous > bridge suffered the same fate as this one some years ago. In 1980. This is the

Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:51:20 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N39w6aQFKSQ Thanks for the link. Looking at the suggested videos on the right side of the screen, I could spend hours (days?) looking at YouTube videos! Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:22:54 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Wow. Incredible. > > Moment Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by ship > https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68663488 The captain of the ship is in a whole lot of trouble! Lawyers are going to have a

Re: [MBZ] Tamara airbag recall

On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:39:35 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Did anyone else get a call about an airbag recall? I had one the other > day but it didn’t say which car was involved. Just saw a FB ad from > MBUSA to book an appt. I guess I should call and find out which car is > on

Re: [MBZ] Single-stage or clear coat?

On Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:19:56 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Depends on the color. > > -D Paint Code: 623H Light Ivory Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Fiat vs Tesla

On Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:25:45 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Especially if he had a few kanelsnegls or frøsnappers with his > breakfast! Just don’t touch anything else when you’re done until you > can wash your hands! https://skandibaking.com/kanelsnegle-danish-cinnamon-buns/

[MBZ] Single-stage or clear coat?

Any idea what type of paint my 1980 W116 300SD has? Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Computer security issues

On Sat, 23 Mar 2024 18:07:52 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Not really. I mean, yes, it’s an issue, but to be honest, this is a > fairly common “man-in-the-middle” type of cert caching scheme, and is > nothing new, unique, or uncommon. Since we're on the topic of the

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

On Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:10:27 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mar 22, 2024, at 1:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Citric acid > > Seems like we did that all the time back in the day. Yup. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Blue Benz antifreeze at El Mercado de Wal

On Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:43:17 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Easy. Your WiFi is constantly “pinging”, looking for available WiFi > connections. WalMart, using a standard WiFi access point, “sees” your > phone, grabs the MAC address and then “follows” you through the store. I have a

Re: [MBZ] Tree work

On Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:10:16 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I managed to get the tree cut up into manageable chunks about 4ft long > and moved them out of the way with the loader on the tractor even > though it was struggling too. Big chunks and very wet and heavy. Water > was

Re: [MBZ] I went to A Thing Sunday evening

On Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:20:20 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > And this was in the parking lot The music teacher at my high school had a 1964 230SL in dark green. It caught my teenage eye every time I walked from the bus stop into school. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Bring an excavator 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220S

On Mon, 4 Mar 2024 21:08:09 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Those same moisture-laden winds are also coming in from the Pacific > Ocean all along the coast, which is nice and chilly. When they climb > the slopes of those mountains/hills, the uplift causes water to > precipitate out

Re: [MBZ] E500 slammed on front left

On Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:18:38 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > The system runs at very high pressure that your compressor can’t > achieve The gauge in the fcpeuro picture has a full-scale reading of 160 psi. In the discussion below Allan stated, > After sitting two hours, left

Re: [MBZ] LOBALL not accepted

On Sun, 25 Feb 2024 23:40:49 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > My first time flying a small plane in [REDACTED] years ... Thank you for the laugh! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] EXTREMELY USEFUL -- Mercedes-benz wheel fitting chart

On Sat, 24 Feb 2024 09:21:28 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Compile a list and send it to them! > > Candle <--> Curse <--> Darkness I sent them an email last night: > Dear Sir, > > On your webpage, > > https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/information/codename_list, > > you list the

Re: [MBZ] EXTREMELY USEFUL -- Mercedes-benz wheel fitting chart

On Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:29:46 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > I copied this table and pasted it in a spreadsheet > > > https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/information/fitting_chart/mercedes-benz It's missing the W116 and W123 ... Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] How to remove a 124 door handle

On Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:45:53 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Ummm ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] 300D on carsandbids

On Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:18:43 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Oh how I remember when a goodly portion of the posts used to deal with > B2 piston and ALDA adjustments. I do as well. And I should probably ask about their applicability to my 1980 300SD ... Craig

Re: [MBZ] O.T. The Fastest Possible Way to Spend/Lose Money

On Thu, 15 Feb 2024 22:15:14 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > https://youarecurrent.com/2015/10/20/still-rolling-bentley-dealership-finds-niche-in-zionsville/ There is something wrong with that article! It says, When Hermann died at age 62 in October 2002, That means

Re: [MBZ] OT: Volvo fun

On Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:17:17 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Well finally got this done. Waited for a warm(er) day, soldered up all > the connectors, which was more tedious than I had expected. Really glad > I was able to get the wiring up to the top of the engine bay it would > have

Re: [MBZ] Back to 124 Daily Driver

On Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:24:12 -0500 "Allan Streib" wrote: > Globally, we also have the situation in the Red Sea which is preventing > a lot of shipping from going through the Suez Canal. Cargo that must go > is going around Africa, other shipments are being delayed or canceled. Yes, that is

Re: [MBZ] Back to 124 Daily Driver

On Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:06:58 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Please do. I am curious as well. Check out: https://www.dat.com/blog/the-2023-freight-market-was-five-years-in-the-making There is a fellow from that organization who is on OOIDA's "Land Line Now" broadcast

Re: [MBZ] I really think Poos needs this

On Thu, 8 Feb 2024 00:00:44 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Too new for me, but I do like the bull horns on the hood. Very “Texan”. I recall a television program when I was young where the protagonist drove a car with bull horns on the hood. Craig

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

On Wed, 7 Feb 2024 20:26:13 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > Did you need a different controller for pencil plugs or could you just > rewire them? I used a new, different controller. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

On Tue, 6 Feb 2024 22:57:42 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I guess I never mailed that…. Perhaps I will remember when I get back > home. Should I remind you? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

On Tue, 6 Feb 2024 21:10:03 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Do you recall what the HP increase was? I think it was about 6 HP, but I'm not sure. The manuals I gave you with the 240D/3.0 have the information _somewhere_ ... Craig > > On Feb 6, 2024, at 9:09 PM, Craig via

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

On Tue, 6 Feb 2024 19:47:28 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Someone refresh my memory. Difference between a 1980 and a 1982 240D > engine. I know the HP increased a little after certain years. When did > the switch to pencil glow plugs happen? IIRC, the middle of 1982. You can

Re: [MBZ] OT: Volvo fun

On Sun, 04 Feb 2024 15:28:08 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > To get at the alternator and coupling, the intake manifold has to come > off. You're kidding! > So I'm going to look into that job. Sounds like it might be a bit of a > PITA. Suppose I should just go ahead and replace the

Re: [MBZ] TIG welding exhaust pieces.

On Sat, 03 Feb 2024 17:14:04 + MB list etc via Mercedes wrote: > It's not the welder, but the skill of the man using it --- Granted the skill of the man using it is very important, but we have had discussions here about how bad Harbor Freight welders are. Besides, if one does not have any

Re: [MBZ] TIG welding exhaust pieces.

On Fri, 2 Feb 2024 19:30:27 -0500 Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > TIG welding exhaust pipes is so much nicer than MIG welding. No > grinding necessary! This is a section of front pipe for the 300D 2.5. What kind of equipment were you using? Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT - Now THAT is a Tailwind!

On Sat, 3 Feb 2024 00:36:37 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > I would expect you to have to sit in the “penalty box” unless they can > free another gate up. > > -D > > > On Feb 2, 2024, at 7:08 PM, MB list etc via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > I wonder if there is a penalty for

Re: [MBZ] Just finished the oil cooler job on the GL and….

On Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:54:05 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > … I get to turn around and do it all over again. I'm sorry you are having these problems. It is rather frustrating after spending hours on a repair to find it does not work. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] OT- fun car with flux capacitor

On Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:17:57 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, Jan 17, 2024, at 18:05, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > ??? > > > > > > Just need 1.21 gigawatts and you can really go somewhere!

Re: [MBZ] New Tools from Harbor Freight

On Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:58:33 + MB list etc via Mercedes wrote: > Hmmm - I'm not sure how that name is being sent, but this is OK Don. Oh! I do know who you are! Thank you, Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] New Tools from Harbor Freight

On Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:22:45 + MB list etc via Mercedes wrote: > If you do much wiring other than house grade, this is well worth the > money. I'm working on wiring my second aircraft, and these save a LOT > of time and nicked wires. >

Re: [MBZ] Transparent MB car trailer -- who needs this??

On Tue, 16 Jan 2024 23:15:08 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > “to showcase the delivery of their infamous gull-wing MB's. “ > > INFAMOUS!!! Indeed; he chose the wrong word. He also wrote, > If only you could see this at night with a car inside and the LED's > fully lit. He

Re: [MBZ] Few Words

On Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:44:59 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Tutbo Diesel Is that the one King Tut owned? Craig > > On Jan 15, 2024, at 1:31 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Or pictures: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] I figured out why the 642 was so hard to start, surprised it even started

On Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:24:48 -0600 Kaleb Striplin wrote: > > So you have gelling fuel ... > > Bingo, that’s my guess. I believe this is the first time I have ever > actually had it happen. Some Howes Diesel Treat (or other non-alcohol de-geller) in each tank would make a more fair starting

Re: [MBZ] I figured out why the 642 was so hard to start, surprised it even started

On Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:11:06 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Today, it’s 13 and it starts right up by dies with 10 seconds. Fuel > pump sounds like a cow giving labor. Check engine light was for several > low rail pressure codes. Got to thinking, it’s been several weeks since > I have

Re: [MBZ] Who doesn't like a good light show?

On Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:16:02 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > I don’t know how I would do that on a flat screen with minimal if any, > haptic or tactile feedback. From the article: At CARLAB, Ribas says she and her team are constantly asked by carmakers to cram EVs

Re: [MBZ] W163 Hood Adjustment

On Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:38:32 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > My ML350’s hood is slightly wonky. > > Passenger is SAT. Is there an adjustment, like on W123s, to correct > this? Every Mercedes I have seen (I have not seen an ML350) has a means to align the hood to the rest of the

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Paragon Tires

On Sat, 13 Jan 2024 17:58:45 -0700 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > It is unfortunate they only allow incremental inch sizes and not > half-inch sizes. All my heavy vehicle wheels and tires are half-inch > size. That should read, "It is unfortunate they only allow inte

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Paragon Tires

On Fri, 12 Jan 2024 22:38:07 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Or a website like this that has a wheel/tire size calculator: > > > Alloy Wheel & Tyre Fitment Calculator. Offset, Tyre Stretch and Speedo > Error It is really slick how they have a

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Paragon Tires

On Fri, 12 Jan 2024 22:38:07 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Or a website like this that has a wheel/tire size calculator: > > > Alloy Wheel & Tyre Fitment Calculator. Offset, Tyre Stretch and Speedo > Error >

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Paragon Tires

On Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:40:12 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > I thought the higher aspect ratio was "taller"? Higher aspect ratio is taller. > > 245/65R17 is what he put on. 245 mm width 245 * 0.65 = 159.25 mm height 17 * 25.4 + 2(159.25) = 750.3 mm overall diameter (29.54") >

Re: [MBZ] OT Torpedo Tender

On Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:16:52 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > So some shady dude parked this thing in the creek last year just down > the road (creek?) close to my buddy’s house. So how close is this to the vast southern estate? Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

On Thu, 11 Jan 2024 22:24:26 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Not sure I'm keen about it being redlined for an hour, driving to > Cottonwood. That can’t be good for it. So it's not like the cars of yesteryear which were engineered to be run at redline all day long ... Craig

Re: [MBZ] W163 Sunroof Wind Deflector Arms

On Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:03:58 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Finally got a chance to do some more messing around today with my > ML350. WHEN i went to replace the cabin filter this is what I found: That would tend to make the airflow somewhat reduced. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT ran when parked NO LOBALLERS I NO WHAT I GOT $12000 firm

On Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:32:12 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-find-unique-ceremonial-vehicle-near-pompeii-180977117/ “I was astounded,” Eric Poehler, an archaeologist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who specializes

Re: [MBZ] well bugger. 07E350...

On Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:37:32 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2024-01-09 12:22, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > > Is this an interference engine? > > > > Fortunately I don't think he ever started it before it stopped spinning > freely. > I don't know how much valve damage, if any,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Okie EVs

On Tue, 9 Jan 2024 04:11:51 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > > Also, school busses are not currently noted for catching on fire. > > What are the chances of roasting a busload of chilluns due to a > minor accident? (Road hazard staking the battery pack?) > Wouldn't take many of those to

Re: [MBZ] Anyone interested in a 2018 Porch Cayenne 95kmi

On Mon, 8 Jan 2024 21:02:04 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Yes she is. She thought I *might* expand my tolerance to another German > brand in the interest of assisting in the sale Is that *might* going to change to will? Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Anyone interested in a 2018 Porch Cayenne 95kmi

On Mon, 8 Jan 2024 20:26:53 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > White/brown, all dealer serviced, last “major” service recently done. > > It’s her baby so she thinks it’s precious (and she treated it as such), > was thinking $26k but $18-20 is probably more realistic given market >

Re: [MBZ] Anyone interested in a 2018 Porch Cayenne 95kmi

On Mon, 8 Jan 2024 20:26:53 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > White/brown, all dealer serviced, last “major” service recently done. > > It’s her baby so she thinks it’s precious (and she treated it as such), > was thinking $26k but $18-20 is probably more realistic given market >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Okie EVs

On Mon, 8 Jan 2024 22:55:08 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Well done, Craig! Thank you! > I would also posit that as a school district and government entity, > they’re likely not paying anything near $0.20/kWH for their > electricity, so I would expect that amount to be lower.

Re: [MBZ] well bugger. 07E350...

On Mon, 8 Jan 2024 15:49:40 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > As it turns out the engine in this car is out of the bad range for M272 > 350 engines.  I'm not sure I checked that before and forgot I had, or > never checked it.  In any case that suggests that the balance shaft > issue

Re: [MBZ] OT: Okie EVs

On Mon, 8 Jan 2024 20:20:38 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > They also don't go very far or terribly fast in most cases... > > Its the charging that would be an issue. And as Rick posted Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:18:58 +: https://youtu.be/ptI6BRVC1Kw Electric Cars:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Okie EVs

On Mon, 8 Jan 2024 20:46:12 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > And they all need to be recharged by the time they're put into use > again. > > This is a case where failure is not acceptable, they MUST be recharged > in the time allowed so the electricity for them to be recharged

Re: [MBZ] Own - $5,200 (Lexington) 2025 Mercedes-Benz

On Sat, 6 Jan 2024 18:57:29 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > 2025? That's what the box under the map says, which, of course is not true. Craig P.S. I had to look a while to notice that. > > On Jan 6, 2024, at 1:05 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Imagine

Re: [MBZ] This was not used in a crime of any sort, it was being tested for gun shots 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 sel Sedan 4D, $3, 400

On Sat, 6 Jan 2024 12:55:10 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Yeah I was thinking that.  Black suit, black shirt, white tie, some > pinkie rings, gold chains, big gaudy watch.  I'd look like half the > goombahs in New jersey. Get a Tommy gun for special effect... Or maybe put on it

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

On Fri, 5 Jan 2024 20:24:22 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Home again, home again jiggity jig. I am glad to hear you made it home safely! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT- microwave ovens

On Wed, 3 Jan 2024 16:03:44 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > Years ago, on the DEW Line, operators were getting cataracts from > > back-scatter. > > Had they worn their gold thin-film (IR-blocking) aviator's sunglasses > they'd have been fine, and looking sharp too! Well, yes and no.

Re: [MBZ] OT- microwave ovens

On Wed, 3 Jan 2024 14:22:17 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Do you have to wear the lead shield like at the dentist office when > they take x-rays? Microwaves are non-ionizing radiation, so, no, you do not have to wear a lead apron. Just keep your eyes out of the way! Craig

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

On Wed, 3 Jan 2024 07:57:11 -0500 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > The first day of travel was uneventful. The morning started out by > putting in the new air filter, putting the new lightbulbs in the > license plate lights, and putting on the South Carolina temporary tag. > No one had a cabin

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

On Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:43:25 -0700 Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > With all the heavy lifting done by Floyd and Floyd’s daughter’s BF, I > pulled the trigger and bought this. It was as represented, the Car Fax > was a thing of beauty (having been a CPO at one point in its life), and > the

Re: [MBZ] OT: weren't these race cars intended for oval courses?

On Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:54:55 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > MBZ content from the Classic Center: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMa3_tT5mKA > > On 2023-12-27 12:52, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > > We're going to party like it's 1909...but we'll use modern helmets. > > > >

Re: [MBZ] 1959 Mercedes W121

On Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:36:30 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Goofy. > > Maybe realistic if it was a true low-mileage example. Hard to tell from > the limited information. I think it's a scam. Note: The picture from the rear has white next-and-previous picture arrows,

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends.

On Mon, 25 Dec 2023 07:28:03 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > From toasty AZ And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled

Re: [MBZ] Bright idea

On Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:04:58 -0500 Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: > The scary part is if/when the vehicle or navigation malfunctions. Aye, there's the rub ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Quite a storm today

On Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:16:21 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2023-12-17 17:27, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > I will say lots of cruise ships didn’t get to dock at their ports and > > seas were rough, so I read. > > Today's Lake Michigan forecast had 50mph winds and 15-20'

Re: [MBZ] Quite a storm today

On Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:20:58 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I rather like the videos of people fording rivers in England: > https://youtu.be/lUYfTrXHK4U?si=o2b_m6XNtu4b2n6s > > This is one of the best videos they have. > The Mini/Kia combo is pretty great... And entertainment

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4 matic - Genuine Mercedes Spart Plug Question

On Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:24:56 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > A couple of things: > > 1.) If you get a bounce notice, say, for uploading an image that is > above the allowed amount (1 meg, I think - Kaleb can confirm) >From experience: 1040 kB Craig

Re: [MBZ] Don’t See These Too Often

On Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:47:39 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I put a Pertronix kit into my 1952 Farmall Super M and it's been > flawless. I looked on their website (https://pertronixbrands.com/) and found many offerings, but none specifically for tractors. Which one did you use?

Re: [MBZ] My AMG GTS got break calibers painted

On Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:27:18 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > > --FT Did you have an extra AMG decal? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] Your New Car is a “Privacy Nightmare”

https://www.cchfreedom.org/your-new-car-is-a-privacy-nightmare/ It seems Big Government and Big Tech are prying into everything that’s yours these days. Have you ever wondered if your car is spying on you? A recent analysis by the Mozilla Foundation [at

Re: [MBZ] Don’t See These Too Often

On Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:48:39 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > I’ve owned one car with a Solex 4A1, and that was enough experience for > me to understand that I would never, ever, own a car with one again. Is it possible to change to a different carburetor? Craig

Re: [MBZ] W211 Rear Brakes

On Sun, 10 Dec 2023 01:21:18 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > True, but I don’t like beating on the rear hubs or rotors too hard for > fear it will cause issues with rear bearings. Impact Brinelling is no fun ... Craig > > On Dec 9, 2023, at 7:40 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Wonder What's Wrong With It?

On Sat, 9 Dec 2023 18:06:33 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > It would be interesting to do a deep scan to see exactly what the issue > is. Replacing an ECU is not a big deal if that is actually the problem It indeed would be interesting to do a deep scan. How much does it cost to

Re: [MBZ] Wonder What's Wrong With It?

On Sat, 9 Dec 2023 19:26:45 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/saint-petersburg-2009-mercedes-benz/7696083871.html Well, it says, "Needs a new engine control unit." Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] OT who needs an awesome land barge?

On Thu, 7 Dec 2023 20:09:12 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > My mom’s had the 389 4bbl, you stomp that thing and it roared. When I > was learning to drive we’d go out on Sat morning errands and I would > drive. My mom was always yelling “come on give it some gas! Don’t baby > it!”

Re: [MBZ] OT: "Figaro, Figaro Figaro!"

On Thu, 7 Dec 2023 12:37:59 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I love the different colors. I’ve seen that same green , a coral pink, > and a blue The colors were supposed to represent the four seasons (no, not the ones by Vivaldi ... :-) ). Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: "Figaro, Figaro Figaro!"

On Thu, 7 Dec 2023 16:51:39 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Those are super cool. If it were left drive and I had somewhere to park > it I'd be interested. > > It's "close to me" as in the same state but it's actually very close to > Dwight. He can probably almost see Westport

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