[MBZ] I'm back

2021-10-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Received a msg from Banned. Replied to it and received my reply. Am I back? Did HostGator stop trashing all my incoming list mail? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] Who wants a $139 desktop computer system?

2021-09-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
https://brickseek.com/walmart-inventory-checker?sku=551480855 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: NS-17 launch this AM

2021-08-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-26 10:34, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: And only 2:00 hours late, too. More time to sell Amazonian swag. It's done now so you can jump to the good parts. Booster down at T+7:30, Dow Corning Scrubbing Bubble touches down around 10:15. ___

[MBZ] OT: NS-17 launch this AM

2021-08-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUZZ0EDzII0 It's delayed, not sure when it's going off. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] M112 power steering reservoir seal

2021-08-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
When I go to the dealer to pick up some steering reservoir seals for my 210 and 163, what part number do I ask for? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bulk oil

2021-08-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
There are huge disruptions in motor oil these days, the problem being additive packages more than base stock. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that gear oil is in trouble too. You might call these folks and see if they can ship it to you reasonably: http://lydenoil.com/ (800) 362-9410

Re: [MBZ] OT: 1929 Harley with side car

2021-08-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
3 speed transmission, I wonder how fast those went? In "The World's Fastest Indian", Bert says his 1920 45cu in (750cc) V-twin Scout went 54mph stock, which seemed a little slow for high end 750 sport bike, even 100 years ago. My 1974 Honda 200 went 80mph on 16hp.

Re: [MBZ] 2001 MERCEDES SLK 320 CONVERTIBLE HARDTOP. 6 SPEED and it's YALLER!!!!

2021-08-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-24 06:45, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/clover-2001-mercedes-slk-320-reduced/7369643706.html $10k for a first gen with 110k? Time for another reduction. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT: Henri sucks

2021-08-23 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Parts of TN west of Nashville got 12-18" Saturday. Last I heard was 16 dead, 51 missing. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 2007 SLK - 32k miles - $17,500

2021-08-22 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Vanity plate: MCLUTCH Transmission: Automatic Unpimping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEmCUZfjVYk On 2021-08-22 13:13, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: This car belongs to that house https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/842052409784665

Re: [MBZ] 1999 S420

2021-08-22 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-22 10:47, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Not bad, but is that a big crack I see in the windshield? Back may be a little low, but unless this is a unicorn with SLS as an option (very rare on S420) the rear springs may be a little tired. My 97 has SLS, HID and green paint. Does

Re: [MBZ] Nothing really wrong with the car just needs a good cleaning AMG Benz 430 V8! Runs Strong - $1, 650 (Columbia South Carolina)

2021-08-22 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-22 11:35, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: But I'm too lazy to clean it And too lazy to take off the E430 badge when adding the AMG badge. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 1999 S420

2021-08-22 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
What's the point of giving a VIN and XXXing out the serial number at the end? Some 420s had optional SLS, but without VIN or underhood pics I have no way of knowing about this one. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] The 606 timed properly

2021-08-22 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I can only imagine what the cylinder pressures must be like if it was so far advanced as to reduce power. Or was it so massively advanced that there wasn't enough compression to burn it properly when it injected? I guess if that were the case it would explain the white smoke. On 2021-08-22

Re: [MBZ] Toyota disgusts me.

2021-08-22 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-22 11:56, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: They aren't just willing to die to protect their home, they are willing to die to inflict their religion on everyone. Unfortunately, the Taliban leaders have been making their list and checking it twice for over 19 years. Now Butcher Clause is

Re: [MBZ] OT 1978 450SL - 114k miles - $3,000

2021-08-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Couple years ago she got to ride the lightning for that. She found something in the back yard, jumped on her back and wriggled enthusiastically. I hit the button within a second of the flop. Went to investigate, and it was probably deer poo. Definitely not canine or feline. On 2021-08-20

Re: [MBZ] 1978 450SL - 114k miles - $3,000

2021-08-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
OT odor issue: Gave the dog a bath yesterday evening. It's a game we play. I scrub her with nicely scented shampoo, she finds something to roll in to get rid of the shampoo smell. Last time it was fresh wet horse poo. That won her a duplicate bath. Last night, at bedtime, it was skunk. So

Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage door mayhem

2021-08-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The light sensors are mostly useless if you set the downforce properly. I back off on it until the door won't close reliably, then turn it up until it does. Funny story: my bosses' husband bought a new Tahoe last winter. Two days later the kids couldn't get the door to shut, the pressure

Re: [MBZ] OT: Film

2021-08-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-18 16:24, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Interesting article on attempting to develop Kodachrome: https://emulsive.org/articles/darkroom/developing-film/they-took-my-kodachrome-away-so-i-brought-it-back Lotsa people "reinventing" old film stuff. Like the Impossible project bringing

[MBZ] OT: Solar toys for Curt

2021-08-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Can pick up at Wooster and avoid shipping. 330W Panasonic panel, plus a microinverter, for $330 https://a1solarstore.com/panasonic-330w-ac-module-with-enphase-iq7x.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ghia notes - now electrical

2021-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Stock up on real headlamps while you still can. https://www.amazon.com/PHILIPS-H6024C1-Standard-Halogen-headlamp/dp/B00SQU3F8K On 2021-08-15 21:42, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Well one more bad fuse and now I have working parking lights on both sides of the car as well as headlights.

Re: [MBZ] 2004 Mercedes ML350 - $2,000 (Charlotte)

2021-08-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Looks like two bumper covers and a set of fog lights, for starters. On 2021-08-15 13:09, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Cheap, a bumper cover is maybe $300 if that https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-2004-mercedes-ml350/7366054741.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Changed break pats and where sincers on 05ML500 today

2021-08-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
So the trick is to not return the first set until the second set gets there, so you can combine them to make a full set? On 2021-08-15 20:20, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Third set of pads I have ordered off Amazon. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] 606 ip timing

2021-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-14 18:43, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Good idea, and good to know that diesel fuel won't run down into the crankcase very quickly and contaminate the motor oil. Good point. Diesel doesn't belong in the crankcase, and motor oil doesn't belong in the exhaust.

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] 606 ip timing

2021-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-14 18:27, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: On the peach parts forum, one guy said that he would find TDC (and be able to reset the pointer) by filling that cylinder with motor oil through the I'd use diesel fuel instead of motor oil. I'm sure the cat could deal with diesel more

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-14 13:31, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I remained in my existing job but will most likely have a lot more area to cover. I will no longer be flying to different areas for installs. This trip to NYC in a couple of weeks will be my last. No idea if or how often I will be traveling

Re: [MBZ] Whiling too trade for a truck. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Wagon 4D, $2, 600

2021-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-14 10:31, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/57846810412 Where is it? 4Matic? Trade for 2003 ML350? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT 1964 Ford Futura 13kmi

2021-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-14 10:05, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Yes it was the top Falcon model, it has extra chrome bits and might have a small V8 Friend of mine had his mom's early 60s Comet, fully loaded, parked in the back 40. Floor and I believe frame rotted out within 20 years of parking it but

Re: [MBZ] OT 1964 Ford Futura 13kmi

2021-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I'm sure JimC knows more than I do, but isn't the Futura a Falcon/Comet? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] w123 door check strap

2021-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-14 02:01, Ronald Courcy via Mercedes wrote: Dwight , look at Ebay #133422332696 #194274102364. The first listing looks like the long one in the picture, but the part number appears to match the short one. I hope nobody's selling UROs as NOS.

Re: [MBZ] w123 door check strap

2021-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Now you're talking. Buy NOS and replace the grease with some manufactured in this century. Mitch. On 2021-08-13 10:26, Ronald Courcy via Mercedes wrote: FYI. There are several 114mm w123 (new) door check straps listed on ebay right now for less than $120 delivered.

Re: [MBZ] 123 part search

2021-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Does anybody, for example South Carolina Floyd, have a 123 coupe and a 123 sedan/wagon handy? If so, what's the angular difference between the fully opened doors, and why would the larger door need a wider sweep angle, other than to whack nearby parked cars with? On 2021-08-13 11:20, dan

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto

2021-08-10 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Always do a search for Rock Auto Coupon, I don't remember when I last placed an order without a 5% discount. On 2021-08-10 09:09, Robert Koziak via Mercedes wrote: I have used RockAuto for years and their prices are usually great!  The shipping can be an issue so you have to do your homework

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ghia notes

2021-08-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Remember how we used to put the fuel supply and return hoses in a can of diesel purge and idle our OM617s until the DP was gone? You might set up to to run on a mix of ethanol free gas and Techron that way, or just dump a bottle in the tank with a couple gallons of gas and go for a drive.

Re: [MBZ] Inverter mini-split and Generators

2021-08-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
That was the reputation of LG, 5-10 years ago. And probably a good reason not to run one on dirty power. Just because my Fuitsu never minded running on a cheap genset doesn't mean it was safe. But they do appear to be more robust than LG. My current setup, if I fry the board in my condenser,

Re: [MBZ] The 300TurD lives!!!!

2021-08-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Great running project car. Offer it to the 123 facebook bunch for $1000. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT got nailed by a hornet or bee or something this afternoon

2021-08-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-07 20:49, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: No fun! Amazing how those insects figure out what the threat is and attack it. Got nailed by a baldface hornet walking by the ML350 a week ago. Usually they're not that aggressive. Later saw them congregating in the driver's door mirror.

Re: [MBZ] CLK320

2021-08-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
IIRC the CLK was half C-class, half e-class, with S-class price tag. Seems like that makes it not as good as a W210 but not horrible either, except when it comes to buying model specific parts. Kinda like a SEC in the parts department. ___

Re: [MBZ] Inverter mini-split and Generators

2021-08-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Scott, that's pretty much as I figured. It's good to know the cheaper Pioneer/Gree class works about like I thought the Mitsubishi/Fujitsu class units worked. It appears that Pioneer and Gree are now established names, if not top tier names. I just did a search on Gree to make sure I was

Re: [MBZ] Roof replacement and USAA

2021-08-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Some roofing contractors are like gutter contractors, they've got coiled steel on the truck and the machine that roll forms the finished product right there in your yard. Should be cheaper than having it factory made, cut into xxx" lengths, and shipped to the jobsite. Mitch. On 2021-08-05

Re: [MBZ] has a loading ramp. 2012 Mercedes 3000 diesel flatbed truck - $14, 500 (Southern Pines, NC)

2021-08-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-05 10:20, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/cto/d/aberdeen-2012-mercedes-3000-diesel/7360782460.html That's a long ramp, but probably not long enough to haul cars with a bed that high. ___

Re: [MBZ] replace plug wires?

2021-08-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I might have cut 1/2" off the wire first, but if it seems good, and doesn't misfire at idle, you're probably OK. You can always do a power balance test with a tachometer and a set of plastic "chicken pliers", or a tachometer and pain tolerance. On 2021-08-05 10:30, Allan Streib via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Roof replacement and USAA

2021-08-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-08-05 09:42, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Typically 20 or so depending on the location and climate. It’s been my experience that insurers will depreciate a roof over 20 years. So if your perfectly good 22 year old shingles get damaged by hail, do they just say 'it was time

Re: [MBZ] 300td manual

2021-08-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Did they pay actual money back in March when the $1400 stimulus payments came out? Mitch On 2021-08-05 08:55, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: No they talk about how they are big money and something is a great deal but they don’t actually produce any money to buy anything

Re: [MBZ] Buy both and save $500

2021-08-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Wouldn't a 2006 350 have the bad balance shafts? On 2021-08-04 12:20, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: 2006 S350 and 2008 Chevy Trailblazer - $4,000 each https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-your-luck-my-luck-06-benz-08/7360644266.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Der Sprinter wurde verkauft

2021-08-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I forget, did you get a Carmax quote on that low mile van? Mitch On 2021-08-03 14:19, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: They’ll be moving up to this awesome, 3500mi Sprinter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] 1995 Mercedes SL600 SL 600 - $28,900 (Yulee)

2021-08-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Saw a black 600SL at CoPart 3-4 years ago. Wasn't much visibly wrong with it, dead battery, wouldn't start, biohazard label for no obvious reason. Seems like something looked out of whack, like maybe the truck lid didn't fit the trunk hole anymore. Went way high at auction, pre covid, I want to

Re: [MBZ] 2008 ML320 CDI - 161k miles - $13,999

2021-08-02 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Those were asking 8-10k a year or two ago. Market today is crazy. Might check autotrader and see what other ads look like. On 2021-08-01 23:54, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Nice looking, appears clean, I like the wheels and the colors.

Re: [MBZ] Generators and Mini-Splits, Anyone Know?

2021-07-31 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The running amps are around 7-8. But the starting amps are (very briefly) 47 plus whatever the fan draws. I'm not surprised that a 20A time delay breaker can handle it, but it seems the 15A fast blow isn't as instant as I might have assumed it to be. On 2021-07-31 22:43, Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] Generators and Mini-Splits, Anyone Know?

2021-07-31 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-31 20:29, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: Good data point. Thanks. The LRA (locked rotor amps) on my 1.5T are 47. I do not know why I can start it on a fast blow 15A breaker. The install instructions demand a 20A HACR (slow blow HVAC) breaker. Maybe the start kit helps? What

Re: [MBZ] Generators and Mini-Splits, Anyone Know?

2021-07-31 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-31 18:16, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: Maybe I need a peak-reading ac ammeter. That's probably the only way to know. Or maybe I can find some data online. My generator has no problem running the water heater (which is totally unnecessary) but that's a pure resistive load. I

[MBZ] Very OT: Segway makes electric cars now

2021-07-31 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
for those who wish they were Mario in a Nintendo game. At least he's having fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kXSHRbYwmY ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] MBZ charging for software subscriptions

2021-07-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-29 20:09, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I am vaguely aware that individuals are not supposed to own unregistered cars, since they don't want improptu salvage yards popping up, but it's so common and I've never seen it enforced that I am quite suprised they went so far as to tow a

Re: [MBZ] MBZ charging for software subscriptions

2021-07-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-29 17:26, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: So, what is the whole story? Do you have an unfriendly  nosey  neighbour who complained to someone in authority? Who even knew the tire was low and the battery dead? Here's one where code enforcer thought a guy's LR tire looked low (he

[MBZ] MBZ charging for software subscriptions

2021-07-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Shades of John Deere. Thanks for paying $$ for that S classe. For an additional $575/yr, we'll enable the rear wheel steering that's standard in USA... For the first time, I respect MBUSA more than I respect DBAG. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-rvOAGT6mw The electric sedan already

Re: [MBZ] HF Pittsburgh torque wrenches, any good?

2021-07-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The guy with farm in his username had a $100 digital torque meter with peak hold that he used for testing penetrating lubes. Practical Farmer? On 2021-07-28 22:17, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Pick up a ten or twenty pound weight with it. One of the videos I posted this time or last time

Re: [MBZ] HF Pittsburgh torque wrenches, any good?

2021-07-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-28 18:33, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: I thought I posted links. Maybe not. https://youtu.be/XaqBA-xSGbc Why clamp your shiny chrome socket in the vise, when you can clamp the square drive of the wrench in the vise? And how do you know the cheap luggage scale is more

Re: [MBZ] HF Pittsburgh torque wrenches, any good?

2021-07-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-28 17:36, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I picked up a 3/8" and a 1/2" for $15/each. Made in Taiwan, not China, for whatever that's worth, but has been the case with some other HF stuff that gets good reviews. 20 years ago, somebody in a factory tool crib bought a handful of the

Re: [MBZ] 2015 ML250 Blutec - 96k miles - $19,500

2021-07-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-28 15:58, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: 4cyl? Yes, 201HP, so weaker than a M112, but probably weighs less than a W163. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD $5595

2021-07-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Not written on the windshield and the doors were locked. Mitch On 2021-07-28 15:34, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Miles? Love the color. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] ML320 diesel - 130k miles - $7,500

2021-07-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I believe the V6 is more efficient, or at least lighter, than the I6. The I6 is inherently smoother. On 2021-07-25 21:04, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Wound't that reduce the advantage in fuel efficiency? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-07-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-25 10:26, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: I don't think anyone, anywhere, has had a reaction to the vaccine that was worse than even a mild case of CoVid. That message could have stopped after the first 3 words. Someone, everywhere, has had a worse reaction to every vaccine,

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-07-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-25 08:07, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Larry, In your shoes, I would get with your doc and talk about "off label" treatments for the Wuhan Red Death, like Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine (HCL), and vitamin D supplements. People have been using Ivermectin, vitamins, zinc for

Re: [MBZ] MB to go all electric by 2030?

2021-07-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-25 00:35, Clay via Mercedes wrote: BTW, the cash from the homestead sale dropped friday. I am having bad thoughts. Lucky for me, there is a dearth of vehicles available to invest in. If I HAD to buy a late model car today, I'd check out the lease swapper sites and find one with a

Re: [MBZ] OT residential air conditioner issue

2021-07-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-23 16:11, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: We just had our A coil, lines and outdoor A/C unit replaced a couple months ago. Once it was put back together, air flow wasn’t the same as before. When they went underneath the house to check things out, they found that excess condensation

Re: [MBZ] OT residential air conditioner issue

2021-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
My A coil has two drains. The primary is about 1/2 below the safety. The primary is trapped and plumbed to a safe drain (in my case the condensate pump for my furnace). The secondary is left wide open, if you ever see water there the main drain is plugged. On 2021-07-23 17:17, Meade Dillon

Re: [MBZ] MB to go all electric by 2030?

2021-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-23 09:25, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Meanwhile, I am busy ordering more solar panels for my home since the price has come down 40 percent. Do you know what the panels themselves cost? I was seeing 50-70 cents a rated watt in 2018-2019, but thought they went up with

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-20 14:41, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Speaking of insurance one guy who got whacked yesterday has a wife in 3rd trimester and their insurance ends in 2 weeks. COBRA https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/health-plans/cobra ___

Re: [MBZ] Soooooo

2021-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I wonder how much you can sell Hilton and American points for? I used to get offers around 1.2 cents for Chase Ultimate Rewards and Amex Member Rewards. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Soooooo

2021-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
"We're laying you off as of October 31. Insurance will end on November 30" (quietly starts 6 week vacation Sept 20) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-20 13:05, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Unfortunately health insurance is a huge consideration though. Regina needs an office job in a medical facility owned by a large hospital. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-20 12:58, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: It's the MBA mindset, "Maximize shareholder profit, get paid yourself, get a golden parachute, repeat." I swear getting an MBA is just repeating "Layoff anybody who makes more than the minimum" over and over. Buying market share until

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
So, if you had bought, on the day you learned of that decision (a prime example of both stupidity and snobbery in management), $1000 of an S tracking fund, while shorting $1000 worth of the acquiring company's stock, where would that investment stand today? Or, better yet, buy $1000 of their

Re: [MBZ] Stuck break caliber on 05E320 wagon

2021-07-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-19 14:52, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Got out of the car and smelled burning break pat. LR was really hot. I guess a new break caliber is in my near future. Crack the bleeder open and see if that releases the pressure, or just buy a hose to go along with the caliper.

Re: [MBZ] ML350 hits a tree

2021-07-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-18 14:49, greg via Mercedes wrote: How could that happen to a W163? Wouldn't the frame hold the front and back together? That doesn't look like the back end of a W163 to me. W164 maybe? https://abc7chicago.com/hickory-hills-crash-in-fatal/10894696/

Re: [MBZ] OT - Electrical Distribution Panel Relocation

2021-07-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-15 14:25, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Most utilities will coordinate pulling and replacing a meter without too much hassle. You break the seal and you’re in for some serious hurt. Sometimes they want to see your county permit before they turn the power back on, which is a

Re: [MBZ] Something you don’t see often

2021-07-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Back in the 1950s, my dad had to babysit a couple of nukes we gave to the Brits. Being of low rank and high security clearance sometimes gets you interesting, if unwanted, duties. Somewhere between Barksdale and the UK, they had to land on an island base for refueling. Their emergency plans for

Re: [MBZ] So this p1$$e$ me off

2021-07-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
My route still runs private vehicles. One of my carriers has a minivan. The other one has a sedan, Impala I think. No way sedan woman could deliver a gun vault. On 2021-07-18 06:51, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: What’s really bizarre is that they shipped it via the Postal Sevice. How

Re: [MBZ] So this p1$$e$ me off

2021-07-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-17 14:32, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Par for the course on Amazon. You stand a good chance of getting a counterfeit, broken, or clearly returned/repackaged item. I once bought a hitch from Amazon Warehouse Deals. Like New, damaged packaging. It was missing about 1/3-1/2 the

Re: [MBZ] OT: 1941 Chevrolet Master project car - $3,000

2021-07-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
That'll keep Dan busy when he's in Indiana. But it's missing an important Barn Find feature. The barn. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Brake Fluid

2021-07-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-17 06:54, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes wrote: Thanks for the responses. I had rec'd. info that Dot 2 and also Dot 5.1 5.1 is good too, it's a step up from 4, like 4 is a step up from 3. Just don't confuse it with 5, which is silicone based and not compatible. Stick with 3 (not

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - 297k miles - $350

2021-07-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
That didn't last long. Not surprising I guess. ___ http://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] Brake Fluid

2021-07-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-16 09:05, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Any DOT 4 will do That's where I'm at now. I used to alternate ATE Superblue and Valvoline Synpower Synthetic, but then: The feds banned blue brake fluid and superblue became super-rare and excessively expensive. And Valvoline

[MBZ] Woman recovers her own stolen Benz

2021-07-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPN9vJf92Fs "You will never steal from me again" ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT - Electrical Distribution Panel Relocation

2021-07-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-14 21:12, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I’m curious as well. I can’t imagine wire nutting would be to code, but then again who knows? I don’t. Wire nuts are preferred at the other end. Example: feed wire from breaker > wire nut > pigtail > outlet seems to be preferred to

Re: [MBZ] OT - Electrical Distribution Panel Relocation

2021-07-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Replace every breaker with a wire nut, and run new wires from the old box up to the new box? I think it would be legal, but it seems a bit inelegant. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] I’m in Amarillo

2021-07-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-13 21:45, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Eat one of those 10lb steaks How about 4 1/2lb of low grade steak and a bunch of sides? https://www.bigtexan.com/live-stream/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OM617 motor mounts

2021-07-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-13 23:48, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Getting ready to change motor mounts on my 300SD. I have the rubber mounts, but I was looking at it tonight and there are some small shocks/struts in there also. Do these tend to need replacing by the time the big rubber mounts fail?

Re: [MBZ] OT gulf beaches

2021-07-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-13 10:41, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: That just adds to the excitement and bragging rights ... Do they have windsurfer rentals? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] The hoovie GL navigates the flood waters

2021-07-10 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
After torrential rains a couple weeks ago (something like 4.5" from Thu-Sun), I forgot and went down the logical road on the way home from a friend's house. When I saw the road closed sign, it was time to decide whether to turn around then for a brief detour, or go another 3 miles to the river

Re: [MBZ] Becker radio codes

2021-06-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-06-16 19:18, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: They need the VIN of the vehicle it was shipped in. These days, just about everything you buy from a knackers (not a u-pull) has the VIN on the invoice. (and if you 'rebuild' a salvage car, you better have invoices for every part you used,

Re: [MBZ] Diesel black smoke

2021-06-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
What controls enrichment on boost (or defueling when off boost) in a 606 turbo? Could it just be betting full boost fuel before getting full boost air? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] EVERYONE GETS THE SAME LOW PRICE. 2016 MERCEDES E350 4MATIC ROSE GOLD 54K MILES - $29, 950 (S. RALEIGH / GARNER)

2021-06-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-06-14 12:34, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I texted them yesterday asking for the VIN so I could run a CarFax. I got a response - “As-is, where is - no CarFax”. You think the Carfax would tell you who, or at least when, painted the left side of it?

Re: [MBZ] OT small towable backhoe

2021-06-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-06-14 13:37, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Looks pretty anemic to do any hard pan digging, or rocky soil. My next project is digging up my 50 year old driveway and putting a culvert under it. I started digging by hand several years ago, quit when I got down to big chunks of concrete

Re: [MBZ] OT small towable backhoe

2021-06-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Does "9hp" = 9hp, or is it like the lawn mowers that make some fraction of the rated hp if you run them with mufflers and air filters? At any rate, I've seen bigger engines on log splitters. If doing real digging, like excavating for a foundation, the engine on a 50hp tractor/loader/backhoe

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should stick it to FedEx

2021-06-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-06-11 19:33, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Amazon drop packages at the local PO for “last mile” Delivery which can be either good or bad depending on your delivery people. Amazon delivery workers seem to be the sort that can't get jobs with respectable employers. I'd rather

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I do need to sell mine

2021-06-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-06-12 21:09, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-mercedes-benz-300sd-3/ I used to complain about the BAT UTM tracking that Andrew left on his links, but at least he didn't include facebook tracking crap. Anyway, wasn't that car about $25-26k

Re: [MBZ] Texas car in Chi-town, 1999 E300 diesel - 242k miles - $4, 750

2021-06-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-06-11 23:51, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Winter Summer. I think winter starts off in second gear. The diesel has great torques so first would spin the tars too much in snow I never noticed much difference in my 1999. (320 4matic wagon) I think it's supposed to short shift and

Re: [MBZ] 190E Cosworth Pahtz

2021-06-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-06-09 19:19, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: https://newhaven.craigslist.org/pts/d/wallingford-190e-16v-cosworth-parts/7325714599.html Thanks. I can always use a spare leveling valve if it still has SLS and the spheres aren't blown (the control valve goes a few miles after the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure washer

2021-06-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-06-08 11:42, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: My first home (built in 1954) had the lead paint disclaimer but the solution was more paint (latex). Exterior paint last until it fails. (cracks/peels) Then it has to come off before the new paint goes on.

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