Re: [MBZ] An educational video
That's a keeper! Next time I give a talk on the OWASP Top 10, I'm starting off with that just for fun. The kids today think a Commodore 64 started it all. That will show them. -Dave Walton On Saturday, January 12, 2013, Craig wrote: On Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:45:28 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net javascript:; wrote: Complete with 1950s monster movie music! http://hackaday.com/2012/12/31/retrotechtacular-fluid-coupling/ One of the comments mentioned a Navy fire control computer film, so I took the fellow's suggestion and looked it up on YouTube. It is at Mechanical Computer (All Parts) - Basic Mechanisms In Fire Control Computers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1i-dnAH9Y4 and it interesting as well. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 97 E300 Diesel
Non-turbo. Save your money and get a 99 with ESP, but it will still rust. On Wednesday, January 9, 2013, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Most likely a rust bucket Sent from my iPhone On Jan 9, 2013, at 5:36 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.comjavascript:; wrote: This one is going to sell quick. If I had cash, I'd be on it. No affiliation, not mine, etc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/3532402998.html -- Sent from c•PRO+ for iPhone and iPod Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Voice recognition software
I've seen several similar controllers advertised by startups over the years which never became real products. If they can pull it off it will be a great product. Only a fool would send them money now. -Dave Walton On Monday, January 7, 2013, Rich Thomas wrote: Check this thing out https://leapmotion.com/product --R On 1/7/13 10:21 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I got my iphone at the beginning of December and it and I just don't get along on voice recognition. The other day I was trying Homewood Suites, Malvern, PA and it kept wanting to use Holiday Inn, Malvern, PA or Home Ice Slates or Hot Inns sleets but it always got Malvern, PA. I was flabbergasted that it couldn't get Homewood suites but could get Malvern, PA. I finally typed it in and the GPS worked fine... Having come from Android there are a few things that drive me crazy about the iphone. I think its worse because the overall experience is very good so the things I find annoying stand out that much more dramatically. -Curt Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2013 23:03:54 -0500 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Voice recognition software Message-ID: 50ea492a.7020...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I got an ipad for Christmas, and that Siri thing is downright amazing. It does not seem to require learning my voice, and got it right from the git-go. --R __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT ipad email
It's not as secure, but you can have each browser remember the login for a given account so you don't have to login to each every time. I have over 16 different browsers (all free) in one tab that I use for testing web apps. Each could go directly to the inbox of its own mail account. On Wednesday, December 26, 2012, Tim C wrote: On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 12:09 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com javascript:; wrote: I use seperate browsers for different gmail accounts - makes it easy to access and sort content. Now you can log in to multiple accounts on a single browser, at least for Gmail - click your username in the top right. Best, 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT ipad email
If you have multiple accounts set up, you can tap the From field and select which account sends the mail. The first tap will open up the CC and BCC fields, then you tap the From field again and you are presented with a list of accounts to choose from. On Tuesday, December 25, 2012, Rich Thomas wrote: I used the same settings I have on my laptop and desktop machines, I have sent emails using another account and they worked fine. It is kinda funny, using the gmail smtp server for outbound mail on one account makes it show up as my gmail account even though I am sending it from another account/email addy. --R On 12/25/2012 5:36 PM, Fmiser wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: I am trying to send email from an ipad, it says email address (this one) rejected by server, which I guess is the okie server. I managed to set it up to get mail OK. What do I need to do to send? Just like a real computer, the send (SMTP) is a whole different protocol than receive (POP3 or IMAP). Both have to be set up, and often use a different server. Like mail.domain.com for receive and smtp.domain.com for send. For example, to send using a Gmail account, under the section called Outgoing Mail Server set SMTP to smtp.gmail.com. -- Philip __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT ipad email
One more thing - I have multiple gmail accounts setup under the iPad mail app. One of them periodically fails sending and retrieving mail. Its a known Gmail bug. You can download the free Gmail app and use it for the problematic account if you need to. On Tuesday, December 25, 2012, dave walton wrote: If you have multiple accounts set up, you can tap the From field and select which account sends the mail. The first tap will open up the CC and BCC fields, then you tap the From field again and you are presented with a list of accounts to choose from. On Tuesday, December 25, 2012, Rich Thomas wrote: I used the same settings I have on my laptop and desktop machines, I have sent emails using another account and they worked fine. It is kinda funny, using the gmail smtp server for outbound mail on one account makes it show up as my gmail account even though I am sending it from another account/email addy. --R On 12/25/2012 5:36 PM, Fmiser wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: I am trying to send email from an ipad, it says email address (this one) rejected by server, which I guess is the okie server. I managed to set it up to get mail OK. What do I need to do to send? Just like a real computer, the send (SMTP) is a whole different protocol than receive (POP3 or IMAP). Both have to be set up, and often use a different server. Like mail.domain.com for receive and smtp.domain.com for send. For example, to send using a Gmail account, under the section called Outgoing Mail Server set SMTP to smtp.gmail.com. -- Philip __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] corn ethanol
The infrastructure is already in place to produce, store, distribute and process corn. Given the millions of gallons of fuel we use per day it is currently the only alternative to oil we could possibly fall back on in short notice if we had to. On Dec 9, 2012, at 9:19 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Read this in another forum. Any comments? Loren? Mitch. http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/finance/1239047/m17370463/#m17370463 Corn ethanol wasn't really a scam, at least not originally. You have to understand how it began. During the Dust Bowl of the Great Depression, the U.S. suffered crop failures. So on top of the economic woes, food prices skyrocketed. The country vowed never again, and began subsidizing food production. This insured that every year there was an oversupply of food, and (by paying farmers not to plant crops) there was excess food production capacity which we could turn on to make up for shortfalls if it looked like a natural disaster might cause a shortage. This meant that every year, the U.S. had more corn than it needed (the #1 crop in the U.S.). When supply exceeds demand, prices fall. To prevent corn farmers from going bankrupt and jeopardizing production, the government began buying corn at a floor price which was above market price. Corn farmers could thus be guaranteed they'd receive $x/bushel and plan around that price to stay in business, even if left to its own devices the market would've set a lower price. That's the rationale between the two biggest crop subsidies. How does this relate to ethanol? Well, since the government was buying all that corn, that meant after all Americans had eaten their fill of corn, there was still a lot left over. They had to figure out ways to use that extra corn. The first obvious use was feed for cattle. Then someone figured out you could convert it into fructose as a cane sugar substitute (and thus high fructose corn syrup was born). A lot of it is also given away as foreign aid. But there was still a bunch left over. During the Arab oil embargo in the 1970s, someone in the government looked at all that extra corn and asked themselves, I wonder if there's some way to convert it into fuel for cars? And thus was born corn ethanol. Corn wasn't anywhere near as efficient a crop for ethanol production as sugar cane (which can only really grow in Florida and Hawaii) and sugar beets (which will grow pretty much anywhere). But that was beside the point becuase we had a bunch of extra corn sitting around which was otherwise going to grow moldy or feed rats. So converting it into ethanol made sense even if the overall energy input exceeded the energy you got out from it. The energy put into growing the excess corn is a sunk cost - we were going to write it off anyway. So as long as the energy to convert it into ethanol is less than you get from burning the ethanol, it makes sense to do it. Only the energy needed to convert excess corn to ethanol matters; the energy which went into growing the corn in the first place isn't a factor. But then the corn industry lobby got involved. And now a program which was originally intended for and made sense with excess corn, has been expanded to cover corn grown specifically for the purpose of converting it to ethanol. When you do that, the economics of it fall apart, and sugar beets make a lot more sense. But the government is paid for and bought by lobbyists, so we have a mutant corn ethanol program which no longer makes financial sense. ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] corn ethanol
Assuming the current political environment that gives us relatively cheap oil will continue ad infinitum is naive. Failure to prepare alternatives would be irresponsible. On Sunday, December 9, 2012, Rich Thomas wrote: The US is poised to become a net energy exporter and reserves now exceed the ME. With Canada, N America is awash in oil. Using corn for fuel is somewhat nonsensical. --R On 12/9/12 10:33 AM, Dave Walton wrote: The infrastructure is already in place to produce, store, distribute and process corn. Given the millions of gallons of fuel we use per day it is currently the only alternative to oil we could possibly fall back on in short notice if we had to. On Dec 9, 2012, at 9:19 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Read this in another forum. Any comments? Loren? Mitch. http://www.fatwallet.com/**forums/finance/1239047/**m17370463/#m17370463http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/finance/1239047/m17370463/#m17370463 Corn ethanol wasn't really a scam, at least not originally. You have to understand how it began. During the Dust Bowl of the Great Depression, the U.S. suffered crop failures. So on top of the economic woes, food prices skyrocketed. The country vowed never again, and began subsidizing food production. This insured that every year there was an oversupply of food, and (by paying farmers not to plant crops) there was excess food production capacity which we could turn on to make up for shortfalls if it looked like a natural disaster might cause a shortage. This meant that every year, the U.S. had more corn than it needed (the #1 crop in the U.S.). When supply exceeds demand, prices fall. To prevent corn farmers from going bankrupt and jeopardizing production, the government began buying corn at a floor price which was above market price. Corn farmers could thus be guaranteed they'd receive $x/bushel and plan around that price to stay in business, even if left to its own devices the market would've set a lower price. That's the rationale between the two biggest crop subsidies. How does this relate to ethanol? Well, since the government was buying all that corn, that meant after all Americans had eaten their fill of corn, there was still a lot left over. They had to figure out ways to use that extra corn. The first obvious use was feed for cattle. Then someone figured out you could convert it into fructose as a cane sugar substitute (and thus high fructose corn syrup was born). A lot of it is also given away as foreign aid. But there was still a bunch left over. During the Arab oil embargo in the 1970s, someone in the government looked at all that extra corn and asked themselves, I wonder if there's some way to convert it into fuel for cars? And thus was born corn ethanol. Corn wasn't anywhere near as efficient a crop for ethanol production as sugar cane (which can only really grow in Florida and Hawaii) and sugar beets (which will grow pretty much anywhere). But that was beside the point becuase we had a bunch of extra corn sitting around which was otherwise going to grow moldy or feed rats. So converting it into ethanol made sense even if the overall energy input exceeded the energy you got out from it. The energy put into growing the excess corn is a sunk cost - we were going to write it off anyway. So as long as the energy to convert it into ethanol is less than you get from burning the ethanol, it makes sense to do it. Only the energy needed to convert excess corn to ethanol matters; the energy which went into growing the corn in the first place isn't a factor. But then the corn industry lobby got involved. And now a program which was originally intended for and made sense with excess corn, has been expanded to cover corn grown specifically for the purpose of converting it to ethanol. When you do that, the economics of it fall apart, and sugar beets make a lot more sense. But the government is paid for and bought by lobbyists, so we have a mutant corn ethanol program which no longer makes financial sense. __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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
Re: [MBZ] corn ethanol
Do you let the free market allocate resources to the people willing to pay the most, or do you let the government step in and control who gets what and at what price? It might keep you from a good night's sleep to know that our selfish lifestyle would be the direct cause of suffering and death in other parts of the world, but wait - it already is. On Sunday, December 9, 2012, G Mann wrote: Valid point. In fact, there is currently a looming shortage of all grains worldwide. Russia, and the Balkan states for example have had more than two years of drought and low production. Rice is going short in the Pacific rim for this years production. Famine is just around every corner you look. People are starving, or about to starve, and we are turning edible corn into untaxed whisky to burn in our cars. Can anyone say irresponsible loud enough? Let me just adjust the feel good, save the planet volume control... a there, I can hardly hear the cry of starving children.. much better. Grant... On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 10:39 AM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Also with the return (at least it feels like it here) of the dust bowl, that excess capacity might not be so excess as it seems. We might need to eat that corn, what little is produced during the droughts. On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 11:14 AM, dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: Assuming the current political environment that gives us relatively cheap oil will continue ad infinitum is naive. Failure to prepare alternatives would be irresponsible. On Sunday, December 9, 2012, Rich Thomas wrote: The US is poised to become a net energy exporter and reserves now exceed the ME. With Canada, N America is awash in oil. Using corn for fuel is somewhat nonsensical. --R On 12/9/12 10:33 AM, Dave Walton wrote: The infrastructure is already in place to produce, store, distribute and process corn. Given the millions of gallons of fuel we use per day it is currently the only alternative to oil we could possibly fall back on in short notice if we had to. On Dec 9, 2012, at 9:19 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Read this in another forum. Any comments? Loren? Mitch. http://www.fatwallet.com/**forums/finance/1239047/**m17370463/#m17370463 http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/finance/1239047/m17370463/#m17370463 Corn ethanol wasn't really a scam, at least not originally. You have to understand how it began. During the Dust Bowl of the Great Depression, the U.S. suffered crop failures. So on top of the economic woes, food prices skyrocketed. The country vowed never again, and began subsidizing food production. This insured that every year there was an oversupply of food, and (by paying farmers not to plant crops) there was excess food production capacity which we could turn on to make up for shortfalls if it looked like a natural disaster might cause a shortage. This meant that every year, the U.S. had more corn than it needed (the #1 crop in the U.S.). When supply exceeds demand, prices fall. To prevent corn farmers from going bankrupt and jeopardizing production, the government began buying corn at a floor price which was above market price. Corn farmers could thus be guaranteed they'd receive $x/bushel and plan around that price to stay in business, even if left to its own devices the market would've set a lower price. That's the rationale between the two biggest crop subsidies. How does this relate to ethanol? Well, since the government was buying all that corn, that meant after all Americans had eaten their fill of corn, there was still a lot left over. They had to figure out ways to use that extra corn. The first obvious use was feed for cattle. Then someone figured out you could convert it into fructose as a cane sugar substitute (and thus high fructose corn syrup was born). A lot of it is also given away as foreign aid. But there was still a bunch left over. During the Arab oil embargo in the 1970s, someone in the government looked at all that extra corn and asked themselves, I wonder if there's some way to convert it into fuel for cars? And thus was born corn ethanol. Corn wasn't ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] biodiesel shipments
Is there still a $1/gallon tax incentive for producing biodiesel? On Thursday, December 6, 2012, Mitch Haley wrote: They shipped the same stuff across a border repeatedly, are they gaming some sort of gov't incentive program? http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/**story/2012/11/30/cn-biodiesel-** mystery-shipment.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/11/30/cn-biodiesel-mystery-shipment.html __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '91 350 SDL $6500
Yes. Oil fills cylinder and exhaust smokes terribly. No external leak. I thought it was bad turbo and bent rod #1 before I figured it out. It's worth a preventive head gasket change in my opinion. At least then you can do it when you want to instead of when you have to. Newer revisions have reinforced the known weak spot. On Sunday, December 9, 2012, Mitch Haley wrote: WILTON wrote: Timing chain broke at 89 kmi, Jun '96; replaced 3 or 4 valves and lifters, shaved head, new head gasket, of course, bunch of other stuff I don't remember. Nothing done to lower part of eng. Changed T chain again at ~195 kmi. I'm 90% sure the replacement engines were supposed to be good by 1996. I wonder about an original engine with a 1996 head gasket. Having the head milled flat again after 89000 miles and thousands of heat cycles would also tend to improve the reliability of the head gasket. I also wonder if the problem is moot as long as the owner keeps watch for oil leaks near the front of the head and changes the head gasket promptly when seepage starts. Is it possible to fill the #1 cylinder with oil and not leak any to the outside of the engine? Mitch. __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Beltless
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/0810dp_2008_volkswagen_touareg_v10_tdi/viewall.html VW diesel V10 Touareg. Uses gears. Might be a belt inside the thing somewhere, but no external belts. -Dave Walton On Monday, December 3, 2012, wrote: ..Hmm. There are of course plenty of cars out there with chain-driven cams, and a few with gear-driven ones... but was an engine ever made with no belts at all? I.e., all accessories chain- or gear- driven? (Not counting motorcycle engines since they don't have any accessories to speak of.).. There are a few new cars with no belts. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OM 603 head gasket
Yes. Weak point in front of #1 cylinder leaks oil into cylinder when it blows. If you don't catch it soon enough it will bend the #1 connecting rod. Can use dial gauge to measure distance pistons protrude from head at top of stroke. You have to pull engine and transmission together, then remove transmission to get to the bottom end. Specifications during reassembly say to torque head bolts wet as I recall. Dr. Booth was proponent of using Hylomar on the head gasket. -Dave Walton On Thursday, November 22, 2012, Rick Knoble wrote: A bad head gasket makes oil smoke? Oil from the oil passages gets into the combustion chambers? Rick Sent from my iPhone On Nov 21, 2012, at 9:52 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.comjavascript:; wrote: Not doing rings for a head gasket. On Nov 21, 2012, at 4:41 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.comjavascript:; wrote: Looks like I get to change my first OM 603 head gasket. SDL has oil smoke, and oil running out the exhaust. Anything I am missing on these three lists? Piston rings? Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Volvo? now fast tractors
No worse than riding a buggy on 2 lane rural roads posted at 55mph. On Saturday, November 17, 2012, Rich Thomas wrote: Some of the Amish have some sort of dispensation about tractors, so they put road gears in them and can go quite fast. They build these little wagon buggy things they can all crowd into, and go to Walmart and Tractor Supply. I see them doing this in KY, it is funny as hell except it looks like a total recipe for disaster and death and destruction. -R On 11/17/12 2:04 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: My neighbor put a hot running Chevy 250 inline 6 in an old Oliver 66. He got clocked @ 60mph skidding logs down a state highway. Cop didn't give him a ticket because he was afraid of getting laughed out of the station house for writing a farm tractor a ticket for speeding on a 55mph road. Mike On Nov 17, 2012 12:59 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAdIlgaAwMcfeature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?**v=JAdIlgaAwMcfeature=related **http://www.youtube.com/watch?**v=JAdIlgaAwMcfeature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAdIlgaAwMcfeature=related That is hilarious, especially in the field. I showed it to a friend and he told me about a guy he baled hay with that put a nash engine in a Cockshutt. (55 to 65 era) Cockshutts were known for high road speeds. With a big engine, he could pull the baler and 2 hayracks down the road at 30 MPH. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://mail.**okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/**mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT Quotes with comment
In Europe, the Opel line has a reputation similar to the Yugo here. I drove an Opel Manta in the 70's. Okay car but a bit tinny. It had fuel injection a full decade before it became popular with US automakers. There was a joke in Germany - Why do Opel owners keep a bale of straw in the back seat? - So when the straw falls out of their head they can stuff more in. Loses something in translation, but you get the idea. -Dave Wallton On Sunday, November 11, 2012, Jim Cathey wrote: I remember that car [Kadett] well, as it was so poorly built and tin cannish it wasn't funny. My HS math teacher had a Kadett. (Logging town, B school, you can imagine the pay grade.) She lived with her parents, and I think the Kadett was well-used by that time. Not much of a car, is what we all thought of it. I imagine it was as close to free as a car could get, I do recall rust. interior was so spartan I seem to recall that it had rubber mats and no carpet. As did my Falcon. When I had it restored I had to have it carpeted, since a molded-to-fit rubber mat wasn't available. The carpet _is_ nicer, but a hose-out interior has its place too! -- Jim __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bio-Diesel
Business owners decide between a balance of tax burden and services. If I can't get trucks to my warehouse because the bridges have been derated due to deferred maintenance, I go out of business regardless of how low the taxes are. -Dave Walton On Sunday, October 28, 2012, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: That's what I mean it seems only in the us is diesel much more expensive than gas. Here gas dropped to 2.97, diesel at some spots is 3.79 but just a few days ago was 4.09 Sent from my ePhone Have you ever looked at how much tax the gummit puts on it? The think they are entitled to most of the price of a gallon of fuel. they are all drooling over raising fuel taxes. here, the supposedly conservative goobernor is wanting to raise the taxes on fuel. Hardly the position of a real conservative. Of course in his previous administrations, he presided over wild increases of goobermnt reach, spending and cancerous growth. That has made the state very uncompetitive, so he thinks the solution is more gooberment, not less. __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Sandy
Was driving up I-71 last night and passed a convoy of 50+ tree service trucks heading north with plates from down south. Someone is expecting a lot of damage. -Dave Walton On Sunday, October 28, 2012, Craig wrote: How are you all over on the east coast doing? What kind of preparations have you made? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing grease?
I like to use a bearing packer. These people have bulk Mercedes spec wheel grease - $10 for 400g: http://www.eurotruck-importers.com/index.php?main_page=product_infoproducts_id=1322 http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-34550-Handy-Packer-Bearing/dp/B0002NYDYO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1351112741sr=8-1keywords=Bearing+packer Cleaning out all the old grease with a solvent and filling the bearing with new stuff probably has more to do with longevity than the specific grease you use in my opinion. Blast the bearing with air to make sure you get all the solvent out before you repack. -Dave Walton On Wednesday, October 24, 2012, Rich Thomas wrote: If it saves you the effort, a half tube (which I think is a small bit more than the specified amount) ends up packing the bearings, leaving a bit smeared in the hub, and then some excess here and there like on the axle stub. I think as long as the whole hub is not packed full with grease, there will be some room for it to move around and not cause whatever problems. A tube is like 2x the size of a toothpaste tube, so about a toothpaste tube amount of grease would be about right, maybe a bit more than that. I recall the Marshall admonition on the proper amount, and getting it down to the last fraction of a gram or something, and it did not make a great impression on me as being other than that is what Mercedes specifies so that is what you do. The dire warnings about having too much just did not move me much. There is such a thing as being obsessive, and just greasing the bearing and getting on with life. --R On 10/24/12 4:36 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I was trying to avoid going to Harbor Freight. I hate Worcester... The one in question is under $10 and shipping is free because I'm an Amazon Prime member. -Curt Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:04:09 -0400 From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing grease? Message-ID: calhj_1cput1m6egpuwbjxbrnyu+e6ts_30tkptxb6nrx+g1...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I have seen the little ones at Harbor Freight on sale for under ten bucks. They are actually quite accurate. Mike On Oct 24, 2012 11:56 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Do you know anyone with an office and a postal scale? I have adigital scale intended for that purpose and I expect it would be accurate enough. Don't recall what I paid for it but I got it at a big box office supply place - probably Staples. Randy On 23/10/2012 9:01 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: How much wheel bearing grease in a 123 240D? My '78 needs one done soon and I figure its time to buy a scale, how accurate do I have to be? I'm thinking about http://www.amazon.com/ American-Weigh-Black-Digital-*http://www.amazon.com/**American-Weigh-Black-Digital-* *Pocket/dp/B0012N1NAA/ref=sr_**1_**2?ie=UTF8qid=1351043590**sr=8-** 2keywords=digital+scalehttp:**//www.amazon.com/American-** Weigh-Black-Digital-Pocket/dp/**B0012N1NAA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8** qid=1351043590sr=8-2**keywords=digital+scalehttp://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Black-Digital-Pocket/dp/B0012N1NAA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8qid=1351043590sr=8-2keywords=digital+scale which is cheap enough and eligible for Amazon prime free shipping. The reviews are decent it seems like as long as I'm okay with 1gram or so of variance which I think is probably acceptable, how much grease could be in 1 gram? -Curt __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1982 300td everything is turning to crap
These work for me when removing striped hex head bolts. No drilling required. http://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Industrial-53227-Multi-Spline-Extractor/dp/B0002SRG66 -Dave Walton On Monday, October 15, 2012, Rick Hawkins Java wrote: Well, I removed the oil lines, I'm trying to change the engine mounts which will probably let me remove the lines when the mount is off on the driver's side. i can't remove the lower 8mm allen screw. The allen is clean and doesn't LOOK stripped, but it acts stripped same wrench feels solid on the other side ideas? i'm getting sick of this whole deal. thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Filterfor coolant?
You can pick up a stainless filter housing on eBay that takes standard filter cartridges for $100. Don't use plastic. Any filter media will reduce the flow somewhat. Determine the largest particle size you want floating through the system and work back from there to get the flow rate you need. McMaster has a wide variety of filters. -Dave Walton On Friday, October 12, 2012, Randy Bennell wrote: Does anyone have any ideas on how one might filter coolant on an engine? I admit I have not done any sort of google search etc. I am just putting this out here to see if anyone has encountered such a device or has ideas of how one might create such. The gist of it is that I would like to filter coolant on a boat engine. I have an inboard outboard that has been run for years with lake water pumped through it. - Only fresh water so not an issue of salt water corrosion but never-the-less somewhat rusty looking inside. I would like to install a closed system setup so that the engine uses anti-freeze and is cooled by the fresh water going through the heat exchanger. The folks on the boating forum suggest this is not going to work because the rust particles from the engine will clog up the heat exchanger passages. They say it should only be installed on a new engine. So, my thought is that there must be some fairly simple way to filter the water flowing through so that I can trap and remove the rust particles. There is some space available on a boat so not like trying to fit something under the hood on a car. Ideas? Randy __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Ring compressor?
I'm working on a 1991 300TE 4-Matic. Anyone out there tried the newfangled wrinkle band ring compressors? Do they work any better/worse than the sleeve style? Thanks -Dave Walton ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I saw...
How do I go about measuring the current draw of a 240v dryer, for example? Can I put a clamp-on ammeter on each hot wire and add the readings? The electronics are driven by 120V (one leg) and I will not easily know which is used for it so I can't measure just one of them, right? -Dave Walton On Sep 29, 2012, at 10:18 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 29 Sep 2012 21:10:05 -0500 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: OK - could you wire the two neutrals of the two KAW's together, then see the current? No, a 220 (240) load does not draw current from the neutral. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I saw...
For 220V could you take 2 kill-o-watts and put one on each hot wire? On Thursday, September 27, 2012, Jim Cathey wrote: And then there's the fact that watts do not equal amps times volts when working with sine wave AC. Watts = Amps x AC Volts RMS, regardless of the waveform... Exactly. A little more background: A non-true-RMS meter is usually actually a peak-reading meter. For a sine wave the RMS voltage is 0.707 times the peak voltage, and so your AC range is calibrated to this value. For sine waves you then read RMS (assumed) directly, but what you're really reading is peak voltage times the fudge factor. This can be useful to know, if you need a peak reading voltmeter for a periodic (but non-sinusoidal) waveform. Such a number is useless for wattage numbers, though, since you need RMS. Same for current. There are true-RMS meters out there, the Fluke 87 is one such. (My favorite Fluke 83 is not one. I have both. The 83's batteries last longer, it has one less IC in it.) For paid-for power you need wattage, and for that you need RMS voltage, current _and_ the power factor correction. That is not a number you will get, not easily unless you actually have a wattmeter. (I've got a couple, including the highly-useful Kill-O-Watt, but nothing that could measure a 220V heavy-duty appliance.) With a current clamp and a dual-trace oscilloscope you could probably map out a pretty good guess, though. (You have to integrate the instantaneous product of current and voltage across a cycle. Tedious, by hand!) That is, in fact, what a true wattmeter actually does, by some fashion. (Power factor is calculated by taking the ratio of watts to the RMS voltage multiplied by the RMS current, ignoring phase.) I know of three competing technologies for doing watts: emf-based meter 'motor' (vane, or actual spinning thing), analog multiplier/integrator, or digital integration. All are the same solution, just implemented with different technologies. (Integrating the instantaneous product of voltage and current.) If EV chargers became widespread I'd expect the charging circuit to be somewhat elaborate, and power-factor corrected. On a nationwide scale that would matter quite a lot. In fact, power factor itself isn't a very good number. It assumes that essentially there is an inductive or capacitive phase shift, only. The kind of thing that happens with motors, and inductive/capacitive loads. With these, power factor is corrected, reducing unpaid-for losses in the transmission network, via compensating capacitors or inductors. (Once upon a time this could be done with a synchronous rotating machine. The power savings alone would pay for a sinning installation to have this special machine installed and 'idling'. Or a big capacitor bank; whatever was needed.) A SMPS, though, can have a truly wretched power-draw cycle, essentially un-compensatable, and one that could give the rotating machinery nature of the power grid fits if it were large-scale enough. Rotating AC sinewave sources really like feeding resistive loads, like heaters and incandescent lights, and rotating machinery. Anything that diverges far from that results in wasted energy, or at least wasted generating capacity. -- Jim __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] $100 HF Welder
Several people involved with the local hackerspace have bought them and are pleased with it's performance. If you have trouble with it, try fresh wire. It goes stale. -Dave Walton On Saturday, September 22, 2012, Rich Thomas wrote: Is one of these things worth $100 or is it a useless POS? http://r.harborfreight22.com/**r2/r4.asp?r=22296_2104244i=** Q32195D02H164cust=**78032071190keycode=1012http://r.harborfreight22.com/r2/r4.asp?r=22296_2104244i=Q32195D02H164cust=78032071190keycode=1012; --R __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] $100 HF Welder
If you are looking at a name brand consider the price of upgrades. I regret buying a Millermatic because the spool gun attachment (required for aluminum) costs more than I paid for the welder. Adding one to a Lincoln runs $150. Gas can help but is pricey. For playing around and teaching I use straight CO2. The welds are not as good but it's dirt cheap. We refill a 50# tank for $30. -Dave Walton On Saturday, September 22, 2012, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I was going to buy one of those HF welders last year. After reading reviews, I decided to look for used name brand. Put an ad on craizedlist, and it turned up a Century, also set up for gas, but no tank, for $100. Bought that. I have a friend who is a professional toolmaker, and he got a used hobart handler (not sure wich model) but he told me several yeas ago he uses it for 95% of his welding, and the expensive machines sit, except for special occasions. The century is not as good as lincoln or hobart, but it does well enough for the 2 times a year I need to tack some things together. I sold a John Deere stick welder for more, so I bought this little 110 V FCW machine. I am satisfied, and think it is a notch or two better than HF. It is NOT a production machine by any stretch. I could not find new headgear for my old helmet for under $40, so I bought a HF autodark helmet. CHEAP but still good money for a helmet. (compared to a regular helmet) The autodark works and can be handy. But the hinges and headgear are nowhere up to a good standard helmet. Does not stay up well, and then flip down handsfree like a good ($100) helmet will. A good helmet can actually make you a better welder, because you can get everything set up and then nod your head, the helmet comes down and you weld. I'd still look for a $100 used name brand welder. Century is probably the bottom of the name brands. Looks like I need to get myself a birthday present. I guess I would need to buy the helmet and gloves and all that stuff too. But for learning, or just hacking around, I guess that would not be much of an investment. I bought a book some years ago about learning welding, it seems like it is easy to do, but like everything else, harder to do *well*. Do those auto-darkening helmets work well, or just stick with the dark glass version? --R __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?
I've gone as far as cutting a section of pipe in half lengthwise, welding the top half from inside, then welding the bottom half from the outside, then welding back over the cut - to avoid having to remove things. -Dave Walton On Sep 10, 2012, at 2:30 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time right now. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: I would think you should take it in to a shop and have it welded. Randy On 08/09/2012 7:24 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Anyone have a recommendation for a product to fill in an exhaust pipe diameter mis-match? Would JB Weld be a good choice? I had to cut out my catalytic converter, and the Y-pipe junction used to do this is a little to large. Muffler clamps and a couple relief cuts will not clamp it down tight enough to eliminate the leaks. ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?
Silicon o-rings are good to 400-500F and might just work. Long term I have no doubt that welding would last longer. Harbor Freight has a flux-core wire welder for $100. Don't buy flux wire until you need it. It goes stale. You will pay more for it at a gas supplier or welding store, but the good stuff can make all the difference. -Dave Walton On Sep 8, 2012, at 9:34 AM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Sep 8, 2012 8:24 AM, Max Dillon meadedillonmeadedil...@bellsouth.net @ meadedil...@bellsouth.netbellsouth.net meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Anyone have a recommendation for a product to fill in an exhaust pipe diameter mis-match? Would JB Weld be a good choice? I don't think jbw likes vibration, unfortunately I don't have any better suggestions. Maybe get some rubber mounting donuts and see if you can get them into the pipe? (Or donuts plus a slightly bigger pipe?) LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USN, Retired!!! Congratulations! So this happened sometime between 8:20 and 8:24 this morning? :) Best, Tim ___ http:// http://www.okiebenz.comwww.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:// http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ www.okiebenz.com http://www.okiebenz.com/archive//archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:// http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com mail.okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com /mailman/ http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com listinfo http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com/http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W.M. Keck Observatory
Be careful navigating Saddle road. Last time I was there the rental car add-on insurance did not cover any incident occurring on that road. It's the only way to get to the observatory short of a helicopter ride. It will snow near the peak and most people there have long forgotten how to drive in the stuff. You will even get black ice accumulating from the fog. Dive shops, boat charters and many others will give you 25-50% off the advertised tourist rate if you can convince them you are a resident. Best of luck! -Dave Walton On Aug 23, 2012, at 10:31 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: I mentioned earlier (on the 9th, to be exact) about finding a position in Hawaii. The position I found is a senior electronics engineer with the W. M. Keck Observatory. This position involves preparing equipment for the Observatory's two 10 meter telescopes. The telescopes are on the top of 13,796 foot Mauna Kea on the big island of Hawai'i. The Observatory's headquarters are off the mountain at Kameula, HI. I did some revision of my CV, wrote a cover letter, and applied for the position on 16 August (a week ago). I had not expected to hear anything about the postion, but I received a phone call today from a person in the Observatory's Human Resources Department. We talked for 25 - 30 minutes. He said if they choose to continue considering me, the next step would be either a call from the hiring manager if he needed more technical information or a panel phone call from 3 or so people around a speaker phone over there. This is exactly what happened for each of the four academic telephone interviews I had. So, we shall see how things develop. Please pray about this position with me. Thanks, 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 603 intake manifold RR
I used Hylomar and reused the crossover pipe and manifold gaskets. Works fine. Check the green O-rings. If they are hard, replace. Mine was loaded up with an insane amount of oil residue from the EGR on the S350. I scraped out what I could get to then used the welding gloves to hold it while I pointed a propane torch into it to heat up the rest until it oozed out. Got several cups worth of crud. Hylomar now comes in a blue blister pack from Permatex. Easy to miss it. -Dave Walton On Aug 23, 2012, at 11:00 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: I'm getting ready to remove the intake manifold on the '87 300D in order to replace all the glow plugs at once, including reaming the prechambers. (I've had three premature GP failures in the past six months or so, and suspect carboned-up prechambers.) Also doing some other stuff that needs fixing and will be easy to get to while the manifold and crossover pipe are off, like a new valve cover gasket. I'll be changing the oil at the same time, but should I also plan to drain the coolant? Also, what's the torque spec on the manifold bolts? Should I put anything on the gasket or just put it on dry? Thanks for any tips or hints. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 603 intake manifold RR
Make sure you put back the injection line support clips too. If you do not the engine vibrations will cause the lines to crack. I was lazy and found out the hard way. #6 broke off right at the injector. On Aug 23, 2012, at 11:41 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Also do not forget the support brackets for the glow plug wires. if you leave them out the brackets will fall down and short on the manifold. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Repair manuals?
I need documentation to do a head gasket replacement on a 1991 300TE. That's the W124 AWD wagon. My WIS CDs stopped working years ago. What else is available? Thanks -Dave Walton ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - 3 Way Switch Wiring
The 3 way is switching the neutral as well as power. You need to put additional lighting in parallel with the existing light with the new switch in series with the new light. -Dave Walton On Aug 4, 2012, at 11:47 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Yeah, I know how to wire a three way switch, but I have added a wrinkle... I have a three way switch arrangement for the lighting in my kitchen. There are switches at either end of the kitchen, either of which will turn on or off the lighting. A typical three way switch arrangement with two travelers, etc. This works just fine right now. Here's the wrinkle: I am adding some task lighting, for which I ran the romex from the primary three way switch to the lighting. I added a second single pole, single throw switch to the box. I tapped off the AC feed to the three way switch for the power to the task lighting switch. When the three way switch is turned on, the task lighting will turn on as well, if its switch is on, as it will turn off when the three way switch goes off. When the kitchen lighting is off, the task lighting will not turn on and as one would expect, there is no power at the input to the task lighting switch. While I haven't put pencil to paper and drawn this out yet, I am thinking that I am getting a back feed through the new circuit that is preventing it from working correctly. This doesn't make total sense to me, unless I am not at the box where the primary feed for the three way circuit is. Either this or the primary circuit is dropping to zero when it is on (potential to ground) because there is now a load on it, effectively cutting off power to the new lighting circuit. I am wondering if I will need to put a diode in series to prevent this from happening. Anyone want to wrap their mind around this one? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: recommend a home UPS
If you want to be frugal, I've had good luck buying non-functional units and replacing the battery. eBay, Craigslist, garage sales... ALL manufacturers have piss poor reliability for their consumer products. Too much price competition. It's probably a bit large, but the APC Matrix 5000 pops up cheap on eBay and works fine with 12V car batteries (48V unit - you need sets of 4 batteries). Best to buy it local as it weighs over 200lbs. If you are concerned about UPS failure, you can use a transfer switch to connect 2 UPS units to one power strip with auto failover. Search eBay for APC transfer switch. Make sure you get a 120V unit. Many you see will be 208V units made for splitting the legs off 3-phase power. -Dave Walton On Aug 3, 2012, at 4:24 AM, Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote: Massive Cap bank and a battery wall. EdB Sent from my Windows 8 PC http://windows.microsoft.com/consumer-preview *From:* Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu *Sent:* Wednesday, August 1, 2012 8:04:36 PM *To:* mercedes@okiebenz.com *Subject:* [MBZ] OT: recommend a home UPS I have had bad luck with the small APC-brand UPSs I've bought from places like Office Despot. I'm just looking for something that will give me 5 minutes or so to shut down our PC cleanly if the power fails and we're around, or keep it running during momentary power flickers (e.g. in a storm). Any suggestions? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - charging R134a systems
Are different oils used with R134a systems? If so, which does Mercedes use? -Dave Walton On Jul 29, 2012, at 7:38 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting! How would one know which R134a charts are right? Any way, from this chart, my pressures are low, but the center vent temp is about right. However, the ML's center vent temp is much lower. Makes one question ALL the charts! For vehicles currently running with freon R-134a only Outside-low side---High side--Center vent temp 100 F -40-50 psi ---200-250 psi 52-60 F 110 F -50-60 psi ---250-300 psi 68-74 F On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 6:11 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Those are the wrong charts. Either you've got a leak and lost some of the charge, or your compressor is about dead. http://m.instructables.com/id/How-to-Repair-Automotive-AC/step1/freon-check/ From this site, looks to me like you should try adding some more refrigerant. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: The chart at http://dodgeram.org/tech/repair/HVAC/R134a.htm says 135 psi. ? ? ? ? The calculator here says 134 - http://www.csgnetwork.com/r134apresstempconv.html My pressure is higher ? ? ? ? On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 4:03 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: So, add more R134a? On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 4:00 PM, Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net wrote: High side should be in the 240 psi range for that OAT. 104(OAT)x2+32 Russ W. On 7/29/2012 15:14, OK Don wrote: The van is not blowing ICE COLD AIR. It's blowing 68F, not cold. It was COLD when it was new in 1997.I hooked up the guages, and read low side of 28 and high of 160 at 1600-2000 RPM. Does it need more refrigerant, have too much, or is something else wrong? Ambient temp is 104F. Also, after some time on the road, 20-30 minutes, when you shut down the car, we hear gurgling or boiling sounds from the evaporator area. What is it trying to tell me? _ **_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/; To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com; -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager _ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - charging R134a systems
Does oil escape with a leak or is it left behind? In other words - can I just add refrigerant or do I need to add oil as well? -Dave Walton On Jul 29, 2012, at 7:58 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Yes, Mercedes 124 calls for a low viscosity oil, someone here posted it last summer. I think the viscosity is determined by the compressor. Then there is the mineral oil versus PAG oil debate... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Dave Walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: Are different oils used with R134a systems? If so, which does Mercedes use? -Dave Walton On Jul 29, 2012, at 7:38 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting! How would one know which R134a charts are right? Any way, from this chart, my pressures are low, but the center vent temp is about right. However, the ML's center vent temp is much lower. Makes one question ALL the charts! For vehicles currently running with freon R-134a only Outside-low side---High side--Center vent temp 100 F -40-50 psi ---200-250 psi 52-60 F 110 F -50-60 psi ---250-300 psi 68-74 F On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 6:11 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Those are the wrong charts. Either you've got a leak and lost some of the charge, or your compressor is about dead. http://m.instructables.com/id/How-to-Repair-Automotive-AC/step1/freon-check/ From this site, looks to me like you should try adding some more refrigerant. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: The chart at http://dodgeram.org/tech/repair/HVAC/R134a.htm says 135 psi. ? ? ? ? The calculator here says 134 - http://www.csgnetwork.com/r134apresstempconv.html My pressure is higher ? ? ? ? On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 4:03 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: So, add more R134a? On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 4:00 PM, Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net wrote: High side should be in the 240 psi range for that OAT. 104(OAT)x2+32 Russ W. On 7/29/2012 15:14, OK Don wrote: The van is not blowing ICE COLD AIR. It's blowing 68F, not cold. It was COLD when it was new in 1997.I hooked up the guages, and read low side of 28 and high of 160 at 1600-2000 RPM. Does it need more refrigerant, have too much, or is something else wrong? Ambient temp is 104F. Also, after some time on the road, 20-30 minutes, when you shut down the car, we hear gurgling or boiling sounds from the evaporator area. What is it trying to tell me? _ **_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/; http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/;; To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com; http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com;; -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager _ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager _ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bleeding Brakes
Doing all 4 wheels with thin pads will guarantee an overflow in every car I've ever had. I suck the MC dry before I begin and suck it again when I'm done. I figure it's better to suck out the old stuff rather than pushing it through the lines. Better to push fresh clean brake fluid. Recently I've been using the oil sucker to change the brake fluid by sucking at each caliper. Also check out buying loaded calipers. You get a rebuilt caliper with pads ready to go. After 20 years of salted roads in Ohio they were much needed and a huge timesaver. -Dave Walton On Jul 23, 2012, at 9:35 PM, Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com wrote: This submission is a question mainly directed at those individuals who do their own brake work and have had to deal with this issue. When replacing disc brake pads that are worn considerably, it is necessary to push back the wheel cylinder pistons to allow room for the new, thick pads. This normally results in the fluid backing up to the master cylinder (MC) where it could possibly overflow, especially if all four wheels are getting new pads. The only recommendation I have read is to suck out some of the fluid from the MC. I am asking if this is a good idea. If I were to drain off fluid, I would prefer to remove it from a wheel cylinder which is the part of the system most likely to have some contamination, from the constant movement in that area. (I realize, of course that I am free to do this, and in fact this is what I did this weekend on my 91 Volvo, using a hose and a jar, though I suspect I allowed a minute amount of air into the system). If this is a good way to proceed, would it be better to bleed off a certain amount from the caliper on the wheel you first work on, or would it be better to open the bleeder valve just before pushing the piston back on each individual caliper? Another issue I have is that of opening the cap on the MC. Does this allow moisture (say, on a humid day) to enter the MC? Also, I worry about fluid going backward in the system - it just seems wrong somehow. And what about cars with ABS? What happens to fluid going backwards on those cars? Whadda you guys do? Jerry 82 240D 91 Volvo 240 and others __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7323 (20120723) __ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Coolant
If you mix blue and yellow, you get green. I've been told not to use the green stuff. -Dave Walton On Jul 19, 2012, at 7:45 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: Can the two kinds be mixed? -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jul 19, 2012, at 15:29, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: The price is the same. The Zerex will be the same as the old MB number but not the new one. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 3:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Coolant Hmm interesting. How much is it? So is the g05 still correct? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 19, 2012, at 1:41 PM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: FYI, Mercedes has discontinued their Q 1 03 0002 tan coolant. They are now only selling Q 1 03 0004 which is now blue. Rusty Cullens buyMBparts, Inc. 6755 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 260 Atlanta, GA 30360 800-741-5252 770-452-7320 ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Need a rear-view mirror -- Kleb?
I can't get my head around the idea that new return lines would fix it. If they were plugged they would be blown off by the pressure. If they leaked the pressure would cause fuel to escape. Air on the return side would be pushed through. Did you do anything else? -Dave Walton On Jul 17, 2012, at 11:02 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Yesterday I put some new return lines on the boy's SD, which has been sitting here and would not run. Started it up after cranking a bit and it ran fine. I guess air was getting in the fuel lines somehow and buggering it up. Anyway it runs fine now. Simple fix, interesting it had that effect. I also noticed that the rear-view mirror had exploded itself -- the day/night switch on the bottom had blown out the bottom of the plastic housing, it was all cracked and bits of plastic were broken off. The switch lever thingie is spring loaded in there and I guess the spring had overcome the ability of the plastic to hold it in there. Kinda weird. I pulled it off and inspected it, really no way to repair it that looks like it would hold (Shoegoo and mikanave metal not appropriate) so I guess I need another one. Kleb, you got one in your vast inventory? Or I guess I could stop by the knackers at some point and see how bad he wants to screw me on one. I also tried to put it back on the ball on the arm, and ended up popping the arm out of the socket up at the top of the windshield, it has a bigass spring in there too, with some kind of little rods on each end, that looks hard to push back in, but I guess it will with some force? --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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another LED myth?
Correct. White LEDs are usually blue LEDs with a patch of phosphor on top. If you look into a clear white LED (while off) you will see it. It converts some of the blue light to other wavelengths so the overall color appears white. The efficiency of the phosphor is currently the limiting factor and also defines the expected lifespan. -Dave Walton On Jul 7, 2012, at 10:36 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: LED's themselves are cheap and last as long as a transistor lasts. White LED's are fluorescent, and have the usual half-life concerns of that. -- 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: re-keying locks
The process you want to use is called Impressioning: (http://www.gregmiller.net/locks/impress.html) Any file will work, you don't need fancy Swiss ones. When new to the process it helps to go over the top of the key blank with a permanent black magic marker to help see where the pins hit. You can also try filing at an angle. Easiest way to find key blanks is to go to a local 2600, hackerspace, or locksport meeting. Bring the lock with you. 90% chance someone there will have extras on hand. 100% chance they will know someone who does. Worst case you can buy them on eBay. -Dave Walton On Jul 4, 2012, at 8:23 PM, Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com wrote: I have a good quality new-in-box Schlage brand deadbolt, but the key is missing. I do not want to discard this item and wonder if there is something I can do (at minimal cost) to get a working key for it. The lock cylinder can be removed but the cost of a new cylinder is about the same as the cost of a new deadbolt with two keys. When I removed the lock cylinder, I noted that there is a small plate or cover over the top of where the pins are. Am I right in believing that I could remove this cap and replace these pins? Since I have a few Schlage keys from other locks, would I be able to insert newpins that would match up with a specific replacement key? Where would I get an assortment of pins? I know that home centers sell kits for re-keying up to six locks of a specific brand, one kit for Schlage and one kit for Kwikset. However, I was told that I need to already have a working key in order to re-key a cylinder. Is this true? I am inclined to believe that with minimal equipment, and maybe some good instructions, I could learn to re-key this and other basic lock cylinders. It couldn't be any more difficult then changing oil could it? Now it occurs to me that I could look this up on the Internet. So I will now do that. Meanwhile, having prepared this inquiry, I will send it. Jerry 82 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7271 (20120704) __ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] De-oiling before citric acid flush
I've been using automatic dishwasher detergent. It's a good non-sudzing degreaser. -Dave Walton On Jul 3, 2012, at 4:40 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: So what kind of cleanser/detergent does one use with an aluminum radiator? The manual says neutral and gives some German brands, but that doesn't help too much here in the U.S. What kind of stuff should one use? Thanks, 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] De-oiling before citric acid flush
What about straight TSP? -Dave Walton On Jul 3, 2012, at 7:37 PM, David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca wrote: I'd be cautious with automatic dishwasher detergent: it is caustic and difficult to rinse off vs. laundry detergent. You do NOT want ANY detergent residue. IIRC, Marshall's favourite was liquid cold-water Tide HE (low-sudsing for front-loading washing machines). Dave Walton wrote: I've been using automatic dishwasher detergent. It's a good non-sudzing degreaser. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD Questions
There is only one torque converter. Turn the crankshaft until the recessed hex plug is visible through the bottom window and have at it. As long as you remember to remove your socket wrench from the bottom crank bolt before starting the vehicle you will be fine. Transmission service sold by auto shops is bullshit. If you don't drain the TC you are only changing half the fluid. My 99E300 has no drain on the TC. Until a few years ago the dealer told me it was lifetime fluid and never needed changing. After transmissions started failing they changed policy. I suck ATF from the topside and fill with M1 each oil change. -Dave Walton On Jun 29, 2012, at 9:43 AM, Kevin Slater ksla...@mheservices.com wrote: You CAN drain the torque converter(s?), but it's a total pain in the neck. On Jun 28, 2012 10:54 PM, Dave Walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: If the fluid you drain is in really bad shape, consider doing a few changes with cheap ATF on 1-2k mile intervals before you use M1. That's only if you can drain the torque converter too. On that car you can. -Dave Walton On Jun 28, 2012, at 10:39 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I'd say change the fluid and filter, use M1 ATF, and let that work for 10k miles. That cleaned up / improved my wagons transmission behavior immensely. Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Jun 28, 2012 7:02 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Congrats again! -- Ditto. I'm a little worried about the transmission needing more than just vacuum work but other than that it sounds like Kevin made a pretty good score. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] G-05
$? On Sun, Jul 1, 2012 at 2:26 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Can be found at NAPA here in South Carolina. Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net wrote: Around here NAPA carries it in the 50/50 formula. One Pep Boys (Yuck) has it. None of the O'Reiley's carry it and wont order it. Car Quest will order it for you. Russ W. '84 300D '83 240D w/dead Manny Tranny '03 Stratus On 7/1/2012 12:36, Rick Hawkins Java wrote: i've always run the G05 and there's still a little in it where can you get it locally now? i've always gotten it at pep boys (i hate that operation, but they always stocked it, but no more) can autozone or some such order it in? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: SSD drive recommendations
Compare read and write speeds. You can spend days digging deep into random vs sequential and near vs far if you want. I like OCZ. Their advertised speeds are what I get across their product line. Keep in mind that all SSD's have limited write cycles and will eventually wear out. Writes progressively slow down as you reach it's end of life. If speed is paramount, buy a larger drive, format it to a lower capacity, and run the manufacturer's utility to add the extra space into the wear leveling cache. That will speed up writes. -Dave Walton On Jul 1, 2012, at 2:53 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: I scored a nice Thinkpad T61 on fleaBay and would like to replace the old, slow internal HD with an SSD. Size isn't as important as speed, low power consumption, and reliability. Looking at Newegg, prices are all over the map. How come a 60 Gb OCZ is $55.99 after rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227725 while an Intel model of the same size is twice as much? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167092 Do you get what you pay for with these things? Am I comparing apples to oranges? I'm familiar with comparing hard drives by seek time and cache size, but I don't know what I'm looking for here. Help! 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT: SSD drive recommendations
There is a protocol that aligns the block size used by the OS with the block size used by the drive. This can minimize writes depending on the application. Not sure if the wear leveling realignment utilities are generally released. You can probably find them somewhere. Increasing the number of blocks allocated to wear leveling spreads the pain so to speak. -Dave Walton On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 12:53 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com writes: Dave Walton wrote: If speed is paramount, buy a larger drive, format it to a lower capacity, and run the manufacturer's utility to add the extra space into the wear leveling cache. That will speed up writes. Are these utilities something you run in Windows to set firmware parameters on the drive? I thought the current generation of SSDs had the wear-leveling built in, so that filesystems didn't have to worry about it. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] #22 head
Yes, opposite order on disassembly. On Jun 30, 2012, at 11:31 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Let's say I were to part out my '87 300D. It has a #22 head in it, professionally installed by a highly regarded shop, with 50K miles on it (I'd have to look up the receipts to know for sure). Could I get that much for it? Is there anything tricky about taking the engine apart?(loosening the bolts in the opposite order from how you torque them to keep from warping the head, or something like that?) Alex _ What's wrong with the car? I am not sure about the Alum head OM60x because I have never had one apart. But you can take out the head bolts in reverse order. On the iron heads, there are 2 small bolts inside and 2 outside the timing chain area. Nothing too difficult. ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD Questions
Please keep the list informed with what you find and what you do to the vehicle. I've been wanting to get one of those for a while. Congrats! -Dave Walton On Jun 28, 2012, at 7:03 PM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: I closed the deal on the 300TD! , $1300 and some paperwork later, we hit the highway! The bad news was that the AC condenser and compressor have been removed, so if I want to keep it long term and put it all back, it could be expensive. It doesn't have a fan shrowd either. The engine started right up and sounded pretty good other than a little nailing on one cylinder. The SLS works very well with a nice, floaty ride. The wheels weren't leaning in at the top, and the rear tires seemed to have nice, even wear...phew! It seems to track very well, no darting or bump stear from the worn rear links I've heard about so often in W124's. The interior is in pretty good shape save for the usual dash and wood cracks. The tranny seems ok other than the intermittent shifting issues. It will either shift hard or hang in 2nd or 3rd until you lift a bit or completely off the accelerator. The slide and tilt mechanisms for the sunroof both work...WOW!!! The passenger's side power seat switch isn't working. I'm going to try hitting it with some contact cleaner to see if I can get some action. It's in a tolerable position which is good for now. The right rear window no worky, no sound coming from it at all when the switch is depressed. I'll have to give it some antidepressants hahaha (same treatment as power seat switch)! Rear hatch struts are weak, but do hold it up for the time being. It does have the 3rd seat, but it will not be used much since the two Labradoodles will be riding back there. It's not a show winner, but it will be a fun car to have around. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon 1987 300TD 213Kmi, ??? ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD Questions
If the fluid you drain is in really bad shape, consider doing a few changes with cheap ATF on 1-2k mile intervals before you use M1. That's only if you can drain the torque converter too. On that car you can. -Dave Walton On Jun 28, 2012, at 10:39 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I'd say change the fluid and filter, use M1 ATF, and let that work for 10k miles. That cleaned up / improved my wagons transmission behavior immensely. Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Jun 28, 2012 7:02 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Congrats again! -- Ditto. I'm a little worried about the transmission needing more than just vacuum work but other than that it sounds like Kevin made a pretty good score. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Boost Gauge
Failure is not fatal. Encourage the kid to experiment to his hearts content. If he kills the engine, get over it. Too many people never achieve greatness because they lack confidence or are afraid of failing. I'm involved with the local business incubator and we see it all the time. I'd prepare him by laying out some ground rules - if you kill it plan on taking it apart to find out what happened so we don't kill another one by making the same mistakes. -Dave Walton On Jun 22, 2012, at 10:08 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:54:06 -0700 From: j...@windwireless.net Tap into the line from the intake manifold to the ALDA. No real point, though. I know. I told him that. He has a job now and wants to throw away money, I guess. That. and something to impress his friends. Oooh look. A boost gauge. He has plenty of other young adult ideas too, like bigger injectors, modified FI pump. I told him his PISTONS will MELT, but he doesn't seem to listen. Actually, I told him to save his money and start with a better base platform, but kids will be kids. Rick ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Removing E320 water pump: Suggestions needed! geha8y8u
Let us know how they work for you. Is the idea that you put them in a variable speed drill with a ton of torque and get a running start, or do you do them by hand? -Dave Walton On Jun 20, 2012, at 11:12 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:25:44 -0500 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Take a slightly larger allen wrench (SAE size?) and beat it in , or file/grind the end on all flats to make it tapered, then beat it in. I was out on the street in front of our house this evening, with my 8 bench grinder sitting on the asphalt and powered by a long extension cord doing just that. An allen head that is soft enough to round, is also soft enough to be squared (hexed) up by beating in a bigger size wrench. It's also soft enough to repeatedly round out to larger sizes, even with the modified allen wrench pounded in. Tomorrow, I will try the Alden INDUSTRIAL SERIES proGrabit(R) Broken Bolt Damaged Screw Extractor #8403P I bought this afternoon at our local DoItBest hardware store. (See http://www.prograbit.com/ ) 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?
Reminds me of the time my wife overheard me talking about her rear end. -Dave Walton On Jun 18, 2012, at 10:20 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Are differentials different? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 8:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anybody there? The difference is in the differentials. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anybody there? --R wrote: You know we are talking about calculus differentials, not car differentials, right? What's the difference? 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Eating belts
When the alternator in my 300SDL went bad it would spin freely by hand but would occasionally lock up and cause the belt to jump off. I knew because the 2nd time it sheared the key. It is possible a rebuild could do the same. Always carry spare belts, tools, and a can of red bull. -Dave Walton On Jun 16, 2012, at 9:26 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: My '95 E300 with OM606 engine has decided to eat the serpentine belt. The only recent change is the new (rebuilt) alternator. How do I determine if the alternator is the culprit? -Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Linux is where it's at
If you fire up Metasploit you will find many known exploits for NT. -Dave Walton On Jun 9, 2012, at 9:38 AM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: And the NSA has contributed a security framework for it in the past. Two points: There is no real security in obscurity. Unix learned lessons years ago about buffer overflows and unchecked parameters in operations involving escalation of privileges. On the second point, many shops moved from UNIX to windows NT because of MS marketing pointing out that NT did NOT have those bugs (which plagued UNIXes back then) and because it was easier to administer. The question is whether that is still the case. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 8, 2012, at 23:10, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Jun 8, 2012, at 10:00 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: After a malware attack on the Air Force's Windows-based drone-control system last year, there has been a wholesale move to Linux for security reasons. Which sucks because now the Chinese, Russians, and anyone else that writes virii will be coding for Linux now. Great. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] ODBII Scanner on sale for 19.99
FYI - Amazon has the same item for $20.15 http://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiScan-MS300-Diagnostic-Vehicles/dp/B001LHVOVK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1337550651sr=8-1 On May 20, 2012, at 10:02 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: In case anyone wants one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0XA0851767nm_mc=EMC-MP052012cm_mmc=EMC-MP052012-_-EMC-052012-Index-_-index-_-9SIA0XA0851767 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Google's robot cars pass driving test
The new Benzes have many shortcomings compared to the vintages I am currently driving but I have to admit that they are in every way safer vehicles to drive under any and all circumstances. The belief that any human can act appropriately in the milliseconds they have to actually make a difference during an accident is a young man's delusion. Half the time your fate is in the hands of the other vehicle - and its driver. To put it another way: the better a driver you are - the more likely it's the other guy that will kill you. What safety features do you want his vehicle to have? -Dave Walton On May 12, 2012, at 10:16 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: One more reason to own an old Benz. If I stab the brakes to just miss a deer running in front of me I surely don't want the car to decide that I need to brake more. Too bad folks just can't take the time to learn to drive well instead of depending on the car to make up for their shortcomings. Mike On May 12, 2012 12:40 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Craig wrote: On Fri, 11 May 2012 21:55:07 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Amazingly enough, I still haven't triggered the BAS in my 210 wagon. I would have been ticked if the BAS had kicked in and thrown my laptop off the back seat. BAS? Brake assist system. The car (1998 or later 210, 2000 or later of just about any MBZ) decides when you're in a panic situation but failing to jam the brakes on full, and jams them on full for you. Hope your computer is in the footwell and nobody is following close behind 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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] BAS
A friend of mine used to complain that ABS was bullshit because he could control the brakes better than any computer could. Last I heard he was in jail for rear ending a cop while intoxicated (not the cop). The more a car does on it's own the better off we all are in my opinion. -Dave Walton On May 12, 2012, at 8:55 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: One more reason to own an old Benz. If I stab the brakes to just miss a deer running in front of me I surely don't want the car to decide that I need to brake more. Too bad folks just can't take the time to learn to drive well instead of depending on the car to make up for their shortcomings... Piffle. Brake assist measures the speed of the brake application and decides if it's a panic stop and if so applies full braking. The instant the driver backs off the brakes revert to normal. MB did some kind of study and determined that few drivers apply the brakes hard enough in a panic situation. I am on my second BAS car and have felt it in action plenty of times. There are no down sides to it and my C300 will outbrake any of my former MBs. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT fedora server
Also consider using the free VMware Converter to create virtual machines for each of the running servers and workstations. You can run the free VMware player to boot them up to make sure they are working. I have had issues in the past converting domain controllers. They stop working after the built in certificates expire. Not sure if that's still an issue. If so install from scratch then promote to a DC and move all the roles over manually. Dave Walton On Apr 23, 2012, at 10:45 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Ed, and all. The consensus is to install the winders server or install it as a VM on a lightweight host.Now all I need is time to git'er done. The company closed, building was sold. New owner will be making similar product so some info on the existing computers might be useful, so it is good to keep that info available. Plan is to use Acronis product to make an image of each existing desktop, Save to dvd and server. Wipe drives, and do clean installs of XP and software. On hearty enough machines, install VM with the old machine restored with its image. So far all I have managed to do is crack passwords and look at what is there. Today I did the accounting machine. Being a manufacturing business, this one computer was basically the heat of the companies info. I found the administrator was ___ Yep, blank password. Wow! I am guessing someone else already broke it. I have seen lots of things that make it little wonder the business went under. Plenty of people have pointed out SAMBA, and SAMBA makes a great drop in replacement for a Windows SMB file server environment. However, I think everyone has conveniently glossed over what you are actually asking for, group policies. I work for a medium business with multiple locations with an eclectic mix of operating systems. I'm here to tell you that our Windows desktops talk to a Windows server specifically for group policy reasons. Our *NIX servers, regardless of what flavor, don't talk to the desktops directly. GPO works via an implicit trust relationship between server and workstation. *NIX has a lot of Windows networking replacement parts, but there is no way to implement the implicit trust relationship that is required to perform Active Directory group policy decisions. There *are* ways to force them from *NIX, but they are all very cludgy. To sum up, if you are installing this for a client that wants and Active Directory trusted domain, install Windows Server and save yourself the headache. -- Das beste oder nichts. - *Gottlieb Daimler* ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wood gas. was: abuse of cars 2ejuremy
The companies doing the drilling are multinational. The last guy that tried telling them he wanted to keep resources within his country's borders was some dude named Fidel Castro. The country was Cuba. Some might say things did not work out so well there since he did that. -Dave Walton On Apr 18, 2012, at 9:41 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: There IS a way. It is called legislation. It is supposed to be done by congresscritters. Congresscritters need to be changed as often as transmission filters. I'll vote for the drilling. If there were only some way to keep the companies from shipping the product out of the country I'd be real happy. Manfred ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT fedora server
You are absolutely further ahead if you start with a virtualized platform. Use ESXi (free) as the operating system and load 2003 on it in a VM. It's much more stable than running windows or Linux as the host. The overhead is minimal. In fact it de-duplucates memory blocks so if you have 2 VMs running the same OS, it will use less memory than the sum of it's parts. You will need to use a different workstation to log in to the virtualized machine. Under ESXi the console is a stripped down custom Linux kernel used for maintenance and loading drivers. You need to run their custom interface to get to the console of the VM for BIOS level access. Once you get things running you can use remote desktop or LogMeIn, or whatever. -Dave Walton On Apr 19, 2012, at 10:47 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Seems like the consensus is wipe and install 2003R2. Two more questions: 1. would it be worth considering an install of linux and then run server 2003R2 as a VM? Or is that just wasting resources? Dell 2650 xeon 2.8 4 gig memory. 2. Has anyone heard of insurance costing more if the business is running open source software? Not to be a snob, but I wouldn't use Fedora; use CentOS or Debian for a production server. Fedora is a test distribution, so while it's as stable as, say, VistaSP1, it's not quite a real server IMO. That said, since the user is used to Windows and is otherwise going to be running Windows, I'd use the 2003 license and never look back. It is hard to get an IT guy who knows both Windows and Linux well, and even if you get it set up at first they will hate you forever - plus they will have to call you for every little thing, and resent every billable minute. Now, you could set up 2003 in a VM as the DC (or use an existing external server if there is one?), and then share the file systems from Linux using Samba. From Windows' perspective the Linux box is just another machine in the domain so you could certainly do redirects. That setup would be easy enough to maintain with good performance, but honestly it strikes me as over-complicated for such a small user base. You can set up permissions on Linux shares, but once you start into DC/BDC the Windows servers are really the way to go. Best, Tim On Apr 16, 2012 11:32 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: picked up a dell 2650 with a fresh install of fedora. Anybody familiar with this OS for a server? I am wondering if it has something like AD group policies similar to M$ Server 2000/2003/2008. If so, I can learn to use it. Otherwise I can put 2003R2 on it. Its intended use will be data storage for a small business with 4 or 5 computers (XP) and same number of users. Fortunately none of the computers I have looked at so far are Wissta. I would like to use the GPOs to redirect the users' My Documents to the server, among other things. (such as severely restricting what users can do.) ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT fedora server
Should cost less. Years ago I worked for a CAD company in Boston. When customers came to us saying their computers were stolen or burned or whatever we had to remind them to include the software cost as part of their insurance claim. The program was licensed to a particular processor and they cut no one any slack. Sun had processors with serial numbers readable by the software at the time. Same thing today if someone steals your laptop - Windows goes with it and is part of the replacement cost. -Dave Walton On Apr 19, 2012, at 1:09 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:47:10 -0500 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: 2. Has anyone heard of insurance costing more if the business is running open source software? Say what? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Crystal ball time - Diesel or Gas?
If you were thinking about running alternate fuels in your new diesel - don't. You cannot use any concentration of biodiesel in 2007 and later diesels unless you hollow out the particulate filter and modify the ECU to disable the purge cycle. I'm thinking that's probably a felony, although kits to do just that are available for the V-10 Touareg. As far as I know, all current models are still injecting fuel during the exhaust stroke to burn off crud in the filter. If that's not the case - for any make and models - please let me know. Biodiesel tends not to vaporize completely, migrate around the rings, drip into the oil pan, and polymerize the engine oil turning it into a solid. I've been running WVO and biodiesel for over a decade and I am an alternate fuel advocate. But you need to use the appropriate vehicle. Even if the manufacturer of an exhaust stroke injection system says you can run 5-10% biofuel, I would not - assuming you want to keep the vehicle after the warranty expires. -Dave Walton On Apr 17, 2012, at 10:42 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: If you were thinking about buying a new car, and expect to keep it for the next 15-20 years, which fuel do you think would be more readily available in the last five years of ownership, and why? Would a VW TDI be likely to last that long at 10,000 miles per year? A current C class? -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Crystal ball time - Diesel or Gas?
Then don't buy an electric or a hybrid. Those are cheating the system too. In fact, buying any high MPG vehicle means you are not paying your fair share of road tax. -Dave Walton On Apr 18, 2012, at 2:30 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: Not to mention using untaxed fuel is cheating your fellow Americans. On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 11:18 AM, Dave Walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: If you were thinking about running alternate fuels in your new diesel - don't. You cannot use any concentration of biodiesel in 2007 and later diesels unless you hollow out the particulate filter and modify the ECU to disable the purge cycle. I'm thinking that's probably a felony, although kits to do just that are available for the V-10 Touareg. As far as I know, all current models are still injecting fuel during the exhaust stroke to burn off crud in the filter. If that's not the case - for any make and models - please let me know. Biodiesel tends not to vaporize completely, migrate around the rings, drip into the oil pan, and polymerize the engine oil turning it into a solid. I've been running WVO and biodiesel for over a decade and I am an alternate fuel advocate. But you need to use the appropriate vehicle. Even if the manufacturer of an exhaust stroke injection system says you can run 5-10% biofuel, I would not - assuming you want to keep the vehicle after the warranty expires. -Dave Walton On Apr 17, 2012, at 10:42 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: If you were thinking about buying a new car, and expect to keep it for the next 15-20 years, which fuel do you think would be more readily available in the last five years of ownership, and why? Would a VW TDI be likely to last that long at 10,000 miles per year? A current C class? -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesel from Nat Gas?
Oil prices are not market driven. Oil is not a free market. -Dave Walton On Apr 18, 2012, at 7:15 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, we should be doing this - a surplus of one resource, and a need for another - convert the gas to Diesel. However, the companies that will be doing this (unless the government nationalizes it) will be selling to the highest bidder - likely China, India, Brazel, etc. THERE IS NO US OIL - get over it. It's owned, produced, distributed, and sold by International corporations who have NO national interest. Yep. International market sets the price. Used as CNG we can avoid that, we just need the infrastructure and the cars. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Crystal ball time - Diesel or Gas?
To be honest, I'm willing to put up with GPS tracking. Too many dicks don't think about their bad driving until they kill someone and have to act remorseful in front of a judge. Too often they don't kill themselves in the process. When my niece and nephews start driving I'm signing them up for it. -Dave Walton On Apr 18, 2012, at 8:42 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Apr 18, 2012, at 7:34 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: you will have to pay based on miles driven. They already floated a trial ballon, saying we will each have a GPS device in our cars to track miles driven. http://techblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/05/obama-administration-floats-pl.html http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/159397-obama-floats-plan-to-tax-cars-by-the-mile And you thought Big Brother was already watching... Just wait. It gets worse. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Yard Lighting Quandary
Unless you are willing to endure high upfront costs and marginal reliability your best bet is to tap into the existing power source. My mother in law lives off the grid with solar panels and a backup generator and lighting is an ongoing issue. There is always some breakthrough product available which will disappear in a few months once people realize it's just another POS. -Dave Walton On Apr 15, 2012, at 2:05 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I have a backyard that borders a very deep wooded area, and at night it is darker than, well, dark. I would like to have some sort of lighting out there that would light at least a portion of the area at night for convenience. I don't need it for anything specific, nor would I need it on for any length of time. Here's the rub: I have no electrical sources available anywhere near my back wall. The roof is pitched very little here, and the ceilings go directly up to the roof joists, so there is no attic access where I might have been able to run some wiring. My AC condenser is out there, but I'm not keen about tapping in to its power source. I looked around at Harbor Freight for something, but the best they have is some lame solar/incandescent floodlight that has horrible reviews. I'm wondering if there might be some sort of solar/LED light(s) out there that would do the trick? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Very Aggravating
When I picked up my S350 from Memphis the seller was perplexed why I was so anal about getting a proper temp tag. Things are just different down there. If the cops see a car around here (Ohio) without proper tags there is a 100% chance you will get pulled over. If the cop that saw you is busy there is a 100% chance he will call it in so another unit will chase you down. Every cop car in the state pulls up your photo when they run your license. If the picture matches and you come back with no warrants from the Bureau of Criminal Identification the cop has the option not to impound the vehicle and just give you a ticket with a mandatory court appearance - but don't count on that happening. Rick, if you've got the title why not just get some real tags? In Ohio they make you pay them to verify that the vin on the car matches the title. Can't transfer the title without the car present. Cant get tags without a title. They do not give out temp tags unless the car has already been titled in Ohio. This is all to make life harder for car thieves. In reality it only makes things harder for the average joe. -Dave Walton On Apr 7, 2012, at 8:42 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: None of the New England states will allow a car without tags. I'm reasonably sure that applies to all of the north east. Rick, if you've got the title why not just get some real tags? -Curt Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 19:26:30 -0500 From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Very Aggravating Message-ID: blu0-p4-eas12872d2fbf04c82cd390d39dd...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii On Apr 6, 2012, at 1:57 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: A signed title and BoS isn't good enough anymore? Nope. Have to have a tag of some sort. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT 12v dc to 120v ac heating element?
You need a diesel coolant heater. Burns diesel and runs on 12v and puts out something like 14,000 btu which is equivalent to 4000watts/hour. They come up cheap on eBay now and then for $200-$300. Espar makes them. -Dave Walton On Mar 26, 2012, at 8:38 PM, David Kristin Gilmore dandkgilm...@frontier.com wrote: One of you technical guys must know this. Say you get your diesel tractor suck in the woods a long way from the 120 volt ac outlet that would normally power its 800 watt engine preheater. Night is coming. It will be very cold in the morning when you return with chains, come-a-longs, etc. to extract the tractor. Let's say you happen to have a charged 12v car battery that could carried to the scene. If the + and - poles of the battery were wired into the slots of the 120 v ac plug would the heater work without damaging anything? Would it warm the engine up in 20 or 30 minutes like it does on 120 v ac? I tried researching this on the web but all I get is a lot of talk about the right size inverter needed. Would an inverter be required just to run a resistance element? Anyone BTDT? Thanks. Dave Gilmore, Cameron WV A tremulous descending wail; soft purrs and trills. ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] smokin SDL
I'll second that. Leak is probably in the front of the engine. Oil is being blown back to where it collects and drips. I've found UV dye and a UV LED flashlight to help in finding the source. I've only had one leaking turbo. It was leaking into the intake. If you remove the crossover tube and stand in the right place on the drivers side while you rev the engine, you will get a nice oil bath :-) Wash, rinse, and repeat 3 times to get dirty M1 out of your hair. My wife said she could still smell it for a week. -Dave Walton On Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 1:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Blown head gasket Sent from my iPhone On Mar 4, 2012, at 10:49 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Daughter reports that the SDL is consuming oil rapidly, and oil is dripping on the passenger side near the rear of the engine. The engine is also smoking more than normal. Turbo seals? Turbo drain seals? anything else that could be causing oil drips and oil into the cylinders? Subject is 1987 300SDL Thanks to all! ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Don't let your Tesla battery discharge. It's dead, Jim.
As long as I know what I have to do, this would not dissuade me from getting a Tesla. I'll pay an extra buck or two a day for airport parking that let's me plug in. A market driven economy will adapt to the needs of electric car drivers. -Dave Walton On Feb 23, 2012, at 10:25 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: That article still doesn't address the issue of what would happen if the car is left in storage for a few months without being charged- a very common scenario. Will it become a brick? Just like any battery, if you could completely disconnect it during storage it'd be a lot happier. But these aren't Pb batteries, they self-discharge a lot faster. -- 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Sealed transmissions?
My 99E300 has no dipstick or torque converter drain plug. I change the transmission fluid whenever I do an oil change. Many shops will charge you for a flush and just do a fluid change. -Dave Walton On Feb 21, 2012, at 10:07 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I think I'm probably buying a 1999 E320 tomorrow. The seller says his mechanic just told him it needs a transmission service for $275, which sounds like a filter and fluid change. Seller thinks it's not a good idea to head out on a 1000 mile road trip with it as is. What years were afflicted with the sealed transmission, no dipstick, and no recommended service interval? Even if the filter is somewhat plugged or the fluid is bad, is there anything about a 15 hour freeway drive that would cause damage, or if it's running OK when I start out it should still be OK when I get home? I'd rather deal with the fluid and filter when I get home, especially if the mechanic in question might be hooking it up to a flushing machine right before I leave if I have the seller get it serviced. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Sealed transmissions?
I forgot to mention - toss some small neodymium magnets in the pan when you change the filter. I also put a few along the intake on the filter. Next time you pull the pan they will be covered with black goo. Wipe them clean and put them back in place. When I get a car with a neglected transmission that has a drain plug on the torque converter, I will go through a couple fluid changes using Walmart cheap transmission fluid until it comes out clean. Then I do a fill with M-1 ATF. -Dave Walton On Feb 21, 2012, at 10:07 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I think I'm probably buying a 1999 E320 tomorrow. The seller says his mechanic just told him it needs a transmission service for $275, which sounds like a filter and fluid change. Seller thinks it's not a good idea to head out on a 1000 mile road trip with it as is. What years were afflicted with the sealed transmission, no dipstick, and no recommended service interval? Even if the filter is somewhat plugged or the fluid is bad, is there anything about a 15 hour freeway drive that would cause damage, or if it's running OK when I start out it should still be OK when I get home? I'd rather deal with the fluid and filter when I get home, especially if the mechanic in question might be hooking it up to a flushing machine right before I leave if I have the seller get it serviced. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Stainless Steel Kettles Available from Aaron Equipment
That was me. Thanks for the heads-up. Those people are selling stuff for retail. I think I need to shop the auctions to get the pricing I need. Just bought a 20 gallon one off eBay for under $700 delivered. It has over 700 pounds of 304 stainless in it so I basically paid scrap value. And it works :-) Need one more, then we can start brewing all-grain. -Dave Walton On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 10:45 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd9574698bc6888c4c9f860 Who was looking for steam kettles? We are now featuring the following equipment, and thought this may be of interest to you. When there is a change in our inventory, we will strive to keep you informed. Stainless Steel Kettles Available from Aaron Equipment http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746e57364e5ff852cab Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle Stock #: 43751039 Used- Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle, 30 Gallon, Model 30SSA, 316 Stainless Steel. 23 diameter x 23 deep. Open top with a 1 piece clamp down hinged cover, hemispherical bottom. 304 Stainless steel jacket with a Watlow heater. Clamp-on Lightnin air operated agitator, model X1P33A. 3/4 Diameter shaft with a 6 diameter 3 blade prop. 2 Center bottom outlet. Mounted on 4 stainless steel legs with casters. Includes a control panel. Built 2004. http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746dcdeb6ab0c288198 http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746e57364e5ff852cab http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d8df91041610888c64459739b371b7364aView All Stainless Steel Kettles in Stock! http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd9574693fd0241fc3efa5c Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle Stock #: 43751042 Used- Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle, 25 Gallon, Model 25A, 316 Stainless Steel. 23 diameter x 20 deep. Open top with a 1 piece clamp down hinged cover, hemispherical bottom. Stainless steel jacket with a Watlow heater. Clamp on Lightnin air operated agitator, model EV5P33A. 3/4 diameter shaft with a 3 blade prop. 1-1/2 Center bottom outlet. Mounted on 4 stainless steel legs with casters. Includes a control panel. Built 2000. http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746f2e4fdb77f1bbf12 http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd9574693fd0241fc3efa5c http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d8df91041610888c64459739b371b7364aView All Stainless Steel Kettles in Stock! http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746a9839fb85b31cbe5 Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle Stock #: 43751044 Used- Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle, 25 Gallon, Model 25A, 316 Stainless Steel. 23 diameter x 20 deep. Open top with a 1 piece clamp down hinged cover, hemispherical bottom. Stainless steel jacket with a Watlow heater. Clamp on Lightnin air operated agitator, model EV5P33A. 3/4 Diameter shaft with a 3 blade prop. 1-1/2 Center bottom outlet. Mounted on 4 stainless steel legs with casters. Includes a control panel. Built 2000. http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd9574655a21e8ae343f91f http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746a9839fb85b31cbe5 http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d8df91041610888c64459739b371b7364aView All Stainless Steel Kettles in Stock! http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746ffe86b03c13a6e39 Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle Stock #: 43751027 Used- Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle, 25 Gallon, Model 25A, 316 Stainless Steel. 23 diameter x 20 deep. Open top with a 1 piece clamp down hinged cover, hemispherical bottom. Stainless steel jacket with a Watlow heater. Clamp on Lightnin air operated agitator, model EV5P33A. 3/4 diameter shaft with a 3 blade prop. 1-1/2 Center bottom outlet. Mounted on 4 stainless steel legs with casters. Includes a control panel. Built 2000. http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746a2217287a2ecc00f http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746ffe86b03c13a6e39 http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d8df91041610888c64459739b371b7364aView All Stainless Steel Kettles in Stock! If you have any questions on this equipment, please contact an Aaron Sales Representative at 630-350-2200 or email mailto:sa...@aaronequipment.comsa...@aaronequipment.com
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Stainless Steel Kettles Available from Aaron Equipment
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360429641717 It looks a lot bigger in person. Definitely overkill for making beer, but I like overkill :-) On Feb 9, 2012, at 12:53 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: A 20gal pot was 700 pounds? Is it like battleship-grade thickness? --R On 2/9/12 11:57 AM, dave walton wrote: That was me. Thanks for the heads-up. Those people are selling stuff for retail. I think I need to shop the auctions to get the pricing I need. Just bought a 20 gallon one off eBay for under $700 delivered. It has over 700 pounds of 304 stainless in it so I basically paid scrap value. And it works :-) Need one more, then we can start brewing all-grain. -Dave Walton On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 10:45 PM, Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd9574698bc6888c4c9f860 Who was looking for steam kettles? We are now featuring the following equipment, and thought this may be of interest to you. When there is a change in our inventory, we will strive to keep you informed. Stainless Steel Kettles Available from Aaron Equipment http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746e57364e5ff852cab Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle Stock #: 43751039 Used- Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle, 30 Gallon, Model 30SSA, 316 Stainless Steel. 23 diameter x 23 deep. Open top with a 1 piece clamp down hinged cover, hemispherical bottom. 304 Stainless steel jacket with a Watlow heater. Clamp-on Lightnin air operated agitator, model X1P33A. 3/4 Diameter shaft with a 6 diameter 3 blade prop. 2 Center bottom outlet. Mounted on 4 stainless steel legs with casters. Includes a control panel. Built 2004. http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746dcdeb6ab0c288198 http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746e57364e5ff852cab http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d8df91041610888c64459739b371b7364aView All Stainless Steel Kettles in Stock! http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd9574693fd0241fc3efa5c Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle Stock #: 43751042 Used- Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle, 25 Gallon, Model 25A, 316 Stainless Steel. 23 diameter x 20 deep. Open top with a 1 piece clamp down hinged cover, hemispherical bottom. Stainless steel jacket with a Watlow heater. Clamp on Lightnin air operated agitator, model EV5P33A. 3/4 diameter shaft with a 3 blade prop. 1-1/2 Center bottom outlet. Mounted on 4 stainless steel legs with casters. Includes a control panel. Built 2000. http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746f2e4fdb77f1bbf12 http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd9574693fd0241fc3efa5c http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d8df91041610888c64459739b371b7364aView All Stainless Steel Kettles in Stock! http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746a9839fb85b31cbe5 Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle Stock #: 43751044 Used- Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle, 25 Gallon, Model 25A, 316 Stainless Steel. 23 diameter x 20 deep. Open top with a 1 piece clamp down hinged cover, hemispherical bottom. Stainless steel jacket with a Watlow heater. Clamp on Lightnin air operated agitator, model EV5P33A. 3/4 Diameter shaft with a 3 blade prop. 1-1/2 Center bottom outlet. Mounted on 4 stainless steel legs with casters. Includes a control panel. Built 2000. http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd9574655a21e8ae343f91f http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746a9839fb85b31cbe5 http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d8df91041610888c64459739b371b7364aView All Stainless Steel Kettles in Stock! http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746ffe86b03c13a6e39 Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle Stock #: 43751027 Used- Lee Industries Electrically Heated Kettle, 25 Gallon, Model 25A, 316 Stainless Steel. 23 diameter x 20 deep. Open top with a 1 piece clamp down hinged cover, hemispherical bottom. Stainless steel jacket with a Watlow heater. Clamp on Lightnin air operated agitator, model EV5P33A. 3/4 diameter shaft with a 3 blade prop. 1-1/2 Center bottom outlet. Mounted on 4 stainless steel legs with casters. Includes a control panel. Built 2000. http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd95746a2217287a2ecc00f http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306
Re: [MBZ] Water Heater
Keep in mind that a 2x4 is not 2 or 4 and a 50 gallon water heater DOES NOT hold 50 gallons of water. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 8:29 PM, Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com wrote: I'm guessing this topic has been discussed on this forum. Seeing a moist area beneath the 20+ year old gas hot water heater, I know that it is time for replacement real soon. Home Depot sells a 50 gallon GE with a 6 year warranty for $430. Way up from when I last looked at water heaters. Or for $700, a lifetime warranty on the tank. A 40 gallon goes for $338, and for the lifetime tank, $460. Home Depot Supply (warehouse) sells the Rheem 50 gallon for $465 and the 40 gallon for $369. Having had the 50 gallon heater here at home and in a rental, I see no advantage of a 50 gallon for four person, so I pllan to buy the 40 gallon this time. But what brand? And is the lifetime warranty worth $200 more? This will go in the garage with easy access, so replacing it would not be a big deal. On the other hand, why buy a heater (or roof) that you know will have to be replaced in your lifetime? Does it matter if the heater is the tall type? Any size will fit where I am putting it. I would even consider a cosmetically damaged one if the price was right. I'd be interested in your comments and collective wisdom. Oh, and I don't think I'm interested in a tankless. Too new fangled for me. Jerry 82 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 6771 (20120105) __ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A story for engineers in space
Like Ronald Regan, I don't let the facts get in the way of a good story :-) -Dave Walton On Feb 6, 2012, at 9:37 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Sounds a bit like an urban myth http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Pen Hendrik who does not have a SPCCE PEN (ya gotta say it right) Dave Walton wrote: Reminds me of an article from NASA about how they spent millions (in today's dollars) designing a pen that would work reliably in the zero gravity of space. The Russians used a pencil. -Dave Walton ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: anyone know about commercial cooking equipment?
I'm on the lookout for some gas steam kettles in the 20-30 gallon range for our local brewclub. Some of us want to do full keg all-grain batches. Plus our hackerspace is paying rent in beer, and the 5 gallon batches are getting tedious. If you see any please let me know. I've seen them now and then in local auctions and they usually go for scrap value of the stainless - about $1/pound. Thanks -Dave Walton On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 11:25 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: University is surplusing a 48 Viking commercial range. Something that's been on my someday list is to get a 48 range in the kitchen. The label on the back specifies natural gas, 5 W.C., anyone know if that's in the ballpark of a residential gas supply? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A story for engineers
Reminds me of an article from NASA about how they spent millions (in today's dollars) designing a pen that would work reliably in the zero gravity of space. The Russians used a pencil. -Dave Walton On Jan 30, 2012, at 6:15 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: A Short Story for Engineers--- A toothpaste factory had a problem: they sometimes shipped empty boxes, without the tube inside. This was due to the way the production line was set up, and people with experience in designing production lines will tell you how difficult it is to have everything happen with timings so precise that every single unit coming out of it is perfect 100% of the time. Small variations in the environment (which can't be controlled in a cost-effective fashion) mean you must have quality assurance checks smartly distributed across the line so that customers all the way down to the supermarket don't get pissed off and buy another product instead. Understanding how important that was, the CEO of the toothpaste factory got the top people in the company together and they decided to start a new project, in which they would hire an external engineering company to solve their empty boxes problem, as their engineering department was already too stretched to take on any extra effort. The project followed the usual process: budget and project sponsor allocated, RFP, third-parties selected, and six months (and $8 million) later they had a fantastic solution - on time, on budget, high quality and everyone in the project had a great time. They solved the problem by using high-tech precision scales that would sound a bell and flash lights whenever a toothpaste box would weigh less than it should. The line would stop, and someone had to walk over and yank the defective box out of it, pressing another button when done to re-start the line. A while later, the CEO decides to have a look at the ROI of the project: amazing results! No empty boxes ever shipped out of the factory after the scales were put in place. Very few customer complaints, and they were gaining market share. That's some money well spent! - he says, before looking closely at the other statistics in the report. It turns out, the number of defects picked up by the scales was 0 after three weeks of production use. It should've been picking up at least a dozen a day, so maybe there was something wrong with the report. He filed a bug against it, and after some investigation, the engineers come back saying the report was actually correct. The scales really weren't picking up any defects, because all boxes that got to that point in the conveyor belt were good. Puzzled, the CEO travels down to the factory, and walks up to the part of the line where the precision scales were installed.A few feet before the scale, there was a $20 desk fan, blowing the empty boxes out of the belt and into a bin. Oh, that, says one of the workers - one of the guys put it there 'cause he was tired of walking over ... every time the bell rang. ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Apple$$$
Why?, yes, and yes. You left out scsi, mfm, ide, pxe, and fibre channel. -Dave Walton On Feb 3, 2012, at 12:19 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: So you can boot from Firewire, USB, and eSATA these days? :-) Its been years since I've had my own Windows based system to play with. On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:15 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Yes, and did that to check the o/s before doing the 1min HD swap. Booting from an external drive is BIOS dependent, not o/s dependent. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 2/3/2012 11:13 AM, Brian Toscano wrote: Can you boot off an external drive? On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 9:48 AM, Benz Hogsbenz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I upgraded my wife's Vista laptop's HD from 160GB to 320GB without reinstall. Works like a champ and still has Dell's original o/s reload partition. It can be easily done using Clonezilla. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nailing
If you can still hear it when you go inside to pay for the fuel and the door shuts behind you, it's nailing. -Dave Walton On Feb 3, 2012, at 7:19 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: What sound is nailing? What differentiates it from the normal klatta klatta of an MB diesel? Rick ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] reinstall
Correct. If Apple figures out how to implement the enterprise features that Microsoft offers and customers expect, there are many who have endured the pain of windows that would gladly switch. -Dave Walton On Feb 2, 2012, at 6:11 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: In the windows world you can boot into the recovery console and run a chkdsk, then do a repair installation if need be. If you are lucky that will preserve installed programs and data. The Repair wipes out all service packs and hotfixes. It's not a quick solution, does not always work, and if it does work a lot of garbage gets carried over from the old install. That's about when people start thinking seriously about getting a Mac. Dan Penoff wrote: I would disagree. (On a Mac) you can easily boot into single user mode or from another volume and get into the machine to poke around under the hood, if necessary. ??? I think that means you _agree_. I think Dave is saying on MS Win the repair dance is a pain and doesn't always work. Thus driving people to consider buying a Mac instead. Right Dave? -- 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] reinstall
When you do a complete reinstall, install onto a new HD. You won't know which program disks and activation codes you are missing until you need them. At least then you can mount the old HD as the second disk and copy stuff over and try to get things working again if it's worth the effort. In the windows world you can boot into the recovery console and run a chkdsk, then do a repair installation if need be. If you are lucky that will preserve installed programs and data. The Repair wipes out all service packs and hotfixes. It's not a quick solution, does not always work, and if it does work a lot of garbage gets carried over from the old install. That's about when people start thinking seriously about getting a Mac. -Dave Walton On Feb 2, 2012, at 12:05 AM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...I also wonder how many people advise re-installing the OS because its faster than trying to figure out what's really wrong... I think that is the universal first-answer from any telephone or online tech support anywhere. Reinstall it and call us back... Outraged denials will now be heard. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cigarette Smoke
When vacuuming floor mats, you will get more particulates out of them if you turn over the upright vacuum and hold the mats upside down against the rotating beaters. Gravity helps pull out the crud. It is amazing how much more dirt you can get from clean carpeting this way. Wear gloves. -Dave Walton On Jan 19, 2012, at 10:07 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: I suggest you sprinkle the baking soda over the entire surface of the carpets.. make them white with baking soda... It is a harmless material as far as chemical reaction with the carpet and will vacuum up cleanly. If you cover a greater surface the baking soda will do what it does best even better with greater surface area to absorb the smell. The carpets are a major fabric surface that has soaked up the smoke residue for the life of the smokers residence, so for greater success, attack that surface. It's cheap and it absorbs odor like crazy. You may want to do several applications with a vacuum between each. Coffee grounds... never had luck with them, but... who doesn't like the smell of fresh brewed coffee? On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 7:51 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks everyone from some great suggestions. I have decided to try most all of them. I have rented an ozone generator for 2 days for $50.00. Before I use it I will clean the entire interior thoroughly and install the 4 new cabin filters. After I finish, I plan on alternating coffee and baking soda in containers at night and putting sheets of fabric softener under the seats. It may be overkill but my wife gets migraines and I just plain can't stand the smell. Other than that and the fact that the sunroof has to be repaired I am generally happy with the car. It is a cool color (Black Opal) which looks black from afar but blue/green up close or in the sun. The drivers seat has a 4 tear from wear, but I have already gotten my Leatherique kit in and that will be repaired this weekend as well. It is my first W210 to own and I am looking forward to seeing how it does. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cigarette Smoke
You need ozone. Anything else just masks the smell. -Dave Walton On Jan 18, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: I got a 1997 E320 for the wife to replace the C280 but the owner was a smoker. Febreze last about an hour. How do I get rid of the smell short of replacing all the carpet, leather and headliner? Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive
Nothing good will come from hanging around after the sale is completed. Drive it to an auto parts store and work on it in the parking lot. If you buy bought it from Larry Darryl and Darryl drive fast. -Dave Walton On Jan 16, 2012, at 8:17 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Why drive it out of sight? Once it's signed over to you and paid for do as you wish with it. Mike On Jan 16, 2012 8:11 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Somebody in the Greater Washington section of the MBCA should have a connection up there. If you can't find an MB DIesel enthusiast up there, you sure ly can find a good MB Diesel mechanic who could be paid to drive over and look at it, or have the PO drive it to the shop and leave it there for you. A phone call to the PO may yield some info. Does it miss all the time? Does it get better as the engine warms? Does it smooth out as the RPM goes up? If either of the latter 2 questions are YES, then you have a better chance of driving it home without problem. As an alternative to paying someone to look for it, you could get a rebuilt injector assembly from Q and take it with you. Pay the PO, drive it a out of sight, and crack lines to see which cylinder is the culprit, then install the rebuilt injector, and see if it is ok after that. Okay, I accidentally bought a car off of eBay. Don't ask how... I got it VERY cheap and it is a rust free diesel w124 in SWMBO's favorite color. (SWMBO is tired of the tired w123) I can fix mechanical things, Rust cancer is another story. Now, I have to get this car home. The cheapest route would be fly out to Baltimore, MD. and drive it home. One problem though, the car has a miss. Doesn't burn motor oil, it just doesn't hit on all five. So... Do I fly out and fix what I assume to be wrong (injector or glow plug) and hope for the best? Do I find a local to the car indy to t/s first? Or do I contract a carrier to haul it home? Decisions, decisions. Rick Who is beginning to have WAY too many vehicles... __** _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1995 C280
When it comes to accidents, bigger and heavier is better. I put my wife in a 1998 S500. Might be more in the $7000 range, however. Stability control (ESP) was an option starting that year and is desirable. Hope she is okay. -Dave Walton On Jan 5, 2012, at 2:03 PM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: my wife's 1995 C280 was totaled on the Monday after Christmas. liberty mutual gave me $4818.76. What do I want to buy? Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1995 C280
Have only had it a few months - too soon to tell. The accumulators needed replaced and there is an intermittent issue where the trunk wants to stick out the lifting handle when I start the car. It does not pop open on its own anymore after I took apart and reassembled the latch assembly so I can live with it until warmer weather. It's our second W140. The longer body makes a noticeable difference in rear leg room. There is no better vehicle for long road trips, but I still prefer the body style of our 240d. -Dave Walton On Jan 5, 2012, at 2:50 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Jan 5, 2012 11:26 AM, Dave Walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: When it comes to accidents, bigger and heavier is better. I put my wife in a 1998 S500. How has the S500 been reliability-wise? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: laying tile
I use durock over plywood regardless of where it goes. You could leave out the pink water barrier. Premixed mortar sucks. Wet the tile before setting it and it bonds better. We bought a Harbor Freight tile saw 10 years ago, loan it out all the time, and it is still going strong with at least several hundred hours on it. -Dave Walton On Dec 13, 2011, at 7:40 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Anybody ever lay any tile? I want to do a new backsplash in my kitchen, its currently nasty fake wood paneling and I want to do alternating white and blue tiles. The big question is can I tile right over the fake wood paneling or do I have to pull it and put some kind of backer board? When I did my tub surround last year I put up concrete backer board and used thinset mortar so its totally moisture resistant. Since this won't be in continuous contact with water like the shower I'm pretty confident any minor moisture penetration won't be a big problem... Anything I'm missing? Oh and I need to move two electric boxes out from the wall, any ideas on that? Pull it and put some washers behind? -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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Corvair and Globule warming
Many people drive on tires that are over 10 years old and have never had an incident. Some have also died doing the same thing. Do you feel lucky? One reason I put my loved ones in a Mercedes is to stack the odds in their favor. I'm not going to undo that by trying to save $100 on tires. Firestone used to have a production facility here in Cleveland a while back. I knew the plant manager. He HAD to use Firestone tires on his car. He would only put Michelin's on his wife's car. I admired his thinking. -Dave Walton On Dec 2, 2011, at 8:13 AM, roger...@comcast.net wrote: Guys, I can only tell you my experience with TWO 1964 Corvairs. They ran great and they did corner like they were on rails. I once took an Olds F85 small V8 off the line at a redlight. I was a 4 spd manual and he was an automatic. I did not experience any over steer or traction problems. Again, they would leak too much oil. Mine ran great because I had a Chevy mechanic who told me how much I could tweak the timing and points and not hurt anything. Really made the cars run with a lot more power and better mileage as well. And yes I saw several wrecked in junk yards when I was seeking parts (during college so I did most of my own repairs), but then I saw a lot of equally smashed VW bugs and larger cars and Ralph never attacked any of them. I always thought Ralph had a personal vendetta against the Corvair and GM. And yes Fred, that 140hp turbo Monza was something else! Just dreaming of the good ole days :-)) Best Wishes, Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com (new) www.rubylane.com/shops/sna (antique) ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (no subject)
Boot into safe mode with networking, download the free version of malwarebytes, update it and run a full san. DO NOT download malwarebytes before booting into safe mode. -Dave Walton On Dec 2, 2011, at 12:54 PM, Douglas jgi...@comcast.net wrote: Rick I appreciate your help I have run both MS Essentials and AVG and both did not find anything. Yesterday MS Essentials found and removed 2 items. Douglas -Original Message- From: Rick Knoble Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 4:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] (no subject) On Dec 2, 2011, at 5:27 AM, jgi...@comcast.net wrote: ..U will like it! I promise! It�s the best site ever! Your bug is back. It is probably a java script thing or someone stole your email password. I had one like that a while back. I will post what I did to fix it later this AM. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (no subject)
That's all I got. It's possible that they are impersonating you and sending emails on your behalf to everyone in your contact list. If that's the case, it's up to the security settings on the receiving email servers to filter them out. Wait a few days for the antivirus people to catch up and run the scans again in case you got hit with an 0-Day. -Dave Walton On Dec 2, 2011, at 6:31 PM, Douglas jgi...@comcast.net wrote: Dave I did the safe boot d/l'd malwarebytes. I did the full scan and Zero items found. Any other ideas? Douglas -Original Message- From: Dave Walton Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 10:18 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] (no subject) Boot into safe mode with networking, download the free version of malwarebytes, update it and run a full san. DO NOT download malwarebytes before booting into safe mode. -Dave Walton On Dec 2, 2011, at 12:54 PM, Douglas jgi...@comcast.net wrote: Rick I appreciate your help I have run both MS Essentials and AVG and both did not find anything. Yesterday MS Essentials found and removed 2 items. Douglas -Original Message- From: Rick Knoble Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 4:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] (no subject) On Dec 2, 2011, at 5:27 AM, jgi...@comcast.net wrote: ..U will like it! I promise! It�s the best site ever! Your bug is back. It is probably a java script thing or someone stole your email password. I had one like that a while back. I will post what I did to fix it later this AM. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1873 / Virus Database: 2102/4652 - Release Date: 12/02/11 ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire Age
Like the Corvair, those tires are unsafe at any speed. -Dave Walton On Nov 30, 2011, at 5:35 PM, roger...@comcast.net wrote: Fellow listers, I come to you with a safety question to seek your collective advice. I need a set of tires for my 80 300SD. It only gets driven 5-6K miles per year now. I have the opportunity to buy a set of Michelin Energy MXV4 tires. The tires have about 95% tread remaining and look like new. However, their production date is 0802 which puts them in the 8th week of 2002. Now they show no signs of tire rot and have been stored inside since removed from an SL. What do you guys think? Buy or pass due to age? Thanks and best wishes, Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com (new) www.rubylane.com/shops/sna (antique) ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What's a W210 SmartKey cost?
There is a sequence you perform to activate the key. You can do it yourself on W210's and W140's. Turn the wheel all the way to the left, turn on the right blinker and rub your tummy 3 times counterclockwise. Then press the lock button on the key. Or something like that. I don't recall what the keys cost - $100? $150? Somewhere around there, but it's been a couple years. Rusty can get them last I checked. -Dave Walton On Nov 28, 2011, at 10:37 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com writes: Ask him. I think he can, with a fax of your registration and D/L If it's anything like the newer Ford keys, they need to have the vehicle there and actually activate that specific key for the vehicle. Or so the Ford dealer claimed when I wanted to get a new key for our Focus. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I wish 60x vehicles had a primer pump
This looks similar to what came with the Elsbett conversion kit. Simple, effective and $8. I ordered one in and will let you know how it works later in the week: http://www.amazon.com/Attwood-Primer-Bulb-3-8-Inch/dp/B003DJV58Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8qid=1322620685sr=8-2 -Dave Walton On Nov 29, 2011, at 9:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I think the lift pump is not lifting, as much as I have cranked on it u should have something but Pre filter is still Dry. Can running out of fuel ruin the lift pump? Can slap another in it nuts it's not what I want to jack with at the moment Sent from my iPhone On Nov 29, 2011, at 8:04 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Crack one injector line before cranking - it seems to fill the pump/lines a lot faster that way. On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 7:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: The title says it all. It's a pain in the ass to start one when a dumb teen runs it out of fuel Sent from my iPhone -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trans upgrades
I place several neodymium magnets in the pan and by the filter intake to capture any tiny steel bits floating around. They will be coated with black goo next time you change the filter. Put a few on the power steering filter while you are at it. They stay in place just fine. -Dave Walton On Nov 23, 2011, at 7:03 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: I will be changing the transmission fluid and filter in my 83 300d soon. I have read about upgraded parts that I should change while in there. I believe one is a K1 spring kit, what else is there I should do while in there to make it last? It has under 150k miles and is just starting to flare a bit on the 2 to 3 shift. Thanks All, Mike ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kid's ticket
Cops here used to get 4hrs paid time for making a 15 minute court appearance. Once they started paying them only for the time they spent in court they stopped showing up unless they were really pissed at you. Now we have traffic cams everywhere. It's a given that you can pay about any lawyer a couple hundred bucks and have the charge reduced to something that won't affect your insurance rates and avoid showing up in court at all. -Dave Walton On Nov 19, 2011, at 11:31 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Last year I went to court to contest a speeding ticket I got. The cop didn't appear so it was dismissed. I don't know how likely that it, but there's a chance. Allan Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: Brian Toscano wrote: Nice idea about the dash cam. I wish I had one. Would have made an excellent youtube and court video and probably gotten a cop fired or demoted. The cops probably have one that has to be produced in the discovery phase if requested. Fairly good chance it shows the driving behavior that got the cop's attention, less of a chance it reveals the conversation between Hunter and the cop. If a cop is on tape saying 'I pulled you over for accelerating too hard up a freeway ramp in a worn out 70hp, 3000lb car', just ask the persecuting attorney to dismiss before trial. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [db] Diesel Fuel Differences?
The ONLY difference between one brand of gas or diesel and another is the additive package - which includes any ethanol and/or biodiesel. That is also what colors the fuel. The feedstocks have been standardized. They dispense the appropriate additive at the Terminal depending on which retail station is buying the fuel (BP, Marathon, whatever). Each company maintains their own supply of additive at each terminal under lock and key. BP started producing ULSD fuel over a year before it was mandatory so they could comply with the regs through dilution and avoid cleaning all the underground tanks. If you thin diesel with gasoline or kerosene you are screwing up the additive mix and putting your injection pump at risk. A Bosch-style inline pump could care less. The 25,000+psi system in a CDI will care greatly and you will pay dearly. -Dave Walton On Nov 7, 2011, at 6:46 PM, Jim Hoffman jsl...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Sure, but I would assume that Greg was referring to same time of year, etc. so you would be able to ignore blending discrepancies. So, how do we find cetane ratings? And just what does cause the differences in color between some distributors?? Poorer quality? I see no notices on pumps around here about blending with biodiesel. Jim --- On Mon, 11/7/11, john j...@wagoneers.com wrote: From: john j...@wagoneers.com Subject: Re: [db] Diesel Fuel Differences? To: Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net Cc: diesel-b...@digest.net, 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, November 7, 2011, 5:23 PM there are a variety of factors. 1) cetane rating 2) mix of bioDiesel 3) is it #1 or #2 or blended? (depends on region, here in the PNW all we see is #2) #1 used in the winter is a weaker mix, less cetane but lower pour point to avoid gelling. #2 will have more power but gels in the 34 degree neighborhood. (hint to those travelling from warm to cold climates... if you expect cold weather, that is in the low 30's to teens even, add ONE GALLON of regular unleaded to about 20 gallons of Diesel, this will prevent gelling - you can also use a mix of Kerosene and Diesel, say 50-50 or so, YMMV, but Kerosene is really spendy stuff... You can also use an additive to prevent gelling, but I have never had problems putting a gallon of that really bad smelling stuff called gasoline... ;) unlike octane ratings I know of no requirement to post the provided Cetane rating... adding gasoline to Diesel results in thinning, but also a more rapid burn, so be careful not to add too much or you'll melt pistons... don't lug it when using gas as a thinner... there is often a note on the brand names that say up to 5% bioDiesel. bioDiesel lowers mileage and energy... typically... unless it's made from the really good stuff... which isn't usually the case. the Ultra low sulfur fuel can be a concern for lubricity... I think that's why they are mixing in some bioDiesel, from what I've read BioDiesel has greater lubricity than regular Diesel. California got their chops busted when they pulled sulfur from the fuel and wiped out a bunch of big rig's pumps... selfish plug: amsoil sells some fine fuel additives and conditioners, one of the products is called cetane boost, the link in my sig file will get you to the info, sales pitch and an opportunity to purchase and provide a tired old webmaster some lunch money... ;) - -o|o- fahrvergnugen y'all Snohomish, Washington - where Jeeps and VWs don't rust, they mold http://AMSOIL.com/redirect.cgi?zo=283461 TRSTGZS http://JohnMeister.com HTTP://WAGONEERS.COM http://fotomeister.us On Mon, 7 Nov 2011, Greg Fiorentino wrote: # One of my mechanics swears that some diesel brands yield significantly # better economy than others. My wife subscribes to this theory also. Based # on recent unscientific and statistically insignificant tests, I am beginning # to think this may be so. # # # # Do any of you experienced dieselers care to weigh in on this sure-to-be # controversial topic? # # # # Greg # ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Re: Free meal
I learned the hard way that you have to ask for a glass of water instead of water around here or else they will bring you a bottle of water and a glass and put it on your bill. If someone had told me 30 years ago you could sell bottled water for people to drink I'd have said they were crazy - no one would buy it. I understand buying distilled water, but I still find it amazing that people are buying tap water in a plastic bottle. Better than drinking bubbly sugar water I suppose... -Dave Walton On Nov 12, 2011, at 9:25 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I tipped the server appropriately, as usual, based on the normal price/value of the full meal. I said in my original comments to Applebee's that I probably missed some fine print somewhere. My concern was for the surreptitious way in which I was charged $2.34 for a glass of tea that I would not have purchased had I known that it was going to cost $2.34. Never saw a menu or a heard any comment from a waitress to that effect; merely, What'll you have to drink? Wilton - Original Message - From: ernest breakfield erne...@backyardengineering.org To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 11:52 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT Re: Free meal seriously; i've never seen a definition of Meal that meant anything other than food. i would never have assumed that Meal meant food and drink, unless that's what it explicitly said. i wouldn't be surprised if you read the offer closely and it said something like drinks not included somewhere; that's typical, even though i don't think it should be necessary. sorry, but; you paid under $3 for food and a drink, and you're complaining? i hope you at least tipped the server on what the meal was worth,.. or are you going to expect that the service was free, too? cheers! e ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay fees
When someone pays for your item with PayPal, do they also deduct PayPal fees, or is that included in the 9%? -Dave Walton On Nov 8, 2011, at 8:05 PM, drcscru...@aol.com wrote: you are correct, the charge for listing the item is free BUT they charge basicly 10% of the actual sales price when you are paid, they deduct it from you paypal account. It is NOT free. -Original Message- From: Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, Nov 8, 2011 1:17 pm Subject: [MBZ] Ebay fees I have been intending for some time to list a few items on Ebay. Never seem to have the time to get organized, study how to do it, etc. Today I receive an email from Ebay claiming I can list up to 50 items per month free. However, in the fine print, maybe its not free. Here's what the fine print says: *List FREE: Up to 50 Auction-style items per month. Additional optional Feature fees apply when used. 9% final value fee applied to the total amount of the sale-including the cost of the item, shipping, and any other fees a seller may charge (for example, engraving or gift wrapping), excluding any sales tax. Does not apply to eBay Store subscribers and Vehicle categories on eBay Motors. Does this mean I would pay a 9% fee on the final amount? Seems like a lot (especially for free.) What would I be paying if the listing were not free, or if I listed more than 50 items per month? Is this something new or recent? Would the fee for selling auto parts be different? I'm hoping one or more of you have experience with this and can advise me. Thanks in advance. Jerry 82 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 6612 (2008) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: spacer.gif Type: image/gif Size: 43 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/2008/3f862681/attachment.gif ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Vacuum connector removal?
I'm trying to track down some weirdness with my 1998 S500 where the trunk opens when I start the car. The Locking and Close Assist pump connections use a round plastic connector with 4 arms that extend over the nipple on the pump. Each has an inside barb that catches a lip on the nipple to keep it in place. Looks like you have to pull all 4 outward from the nipple at once to get the thing off. Anyone know a trick to get them off easily? Is there a tool that would help? Suggestions on fixing the underlying problem are appreciated as well. Rusty can get me the pump, but I'd like to do a bit of troubleshooting first. Thanks -Dave Walton ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
