[MBZ] Unsubscribe???

I want to use a new email address - and looked at the link at the bottom of the emails, it let me subscribe with the new address, but I saw no option to unsubscribe from the old one. What's the trick? -- OK Don "Quality of life is inversely proportional to the amount of clothing you are

Re: [MBZ] OT Fedex rant, again, UPS praise

I've had a FedEx guy leave the box at the intersection between our private road and the county road - two lots down from our drive. If I have a choice, I never choose them. On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 10:06 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have had FedEx leave boxes

Re: [MBZ] 124 Tires

Tire clearance in the wheel well could be an issue with wider tires. As "Floyd" said: "Ze Deutsche engineers know vat iss gut fur ze auto!" On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 3:38 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ze Deutsche engineers know vat iss gut fur ze auto! > > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] The Tax Man

Excellent. In OK, it doesn't matter what you paid, they look at a chart and that's what the tax will be. On Tue, Aug 29, 2023 at 10:06 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I got a tag renewal bill from the County for $162 on the 12GL450. We > pay the County for MV tax

Re: [MBZ] Back in the fold

Amazing! You sold a Smoke Silver one to me because it was "too small" --- I really hate that green color, but I bet it's nice car anyway. The W124 is my favorite driving MB right after the C107. Welcome back to the group! On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 4:22 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Does Ok Don or somebody need a Boeing?

I transitioned from Cessnas with yokes (left hand) to a stick (right hand) Citabria with no issues - it felt very natural. On Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 11:52 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I maybe held the stick for a few minutes, at best. I had never flown a >

Re: [MBZ] Does Ok Don or somebody need a Boeing?

> >> > > >>> Stearman. > > >>> > > >>> Guy I worked with at Kohler had one, restored it from the ground up. > It > > >>> was the more typical yellow and blue livery that was used for > military > > >>> trainers

Re: [MBZ] Does Ok Don or somebody need a Boeing?

That needs the hated Fakebook account to see. What is it? On Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 6:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/784850683322073/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___

Re: [MBZ] And it’s a diesel

Pure gas here is 30 - 40 cents more than contaminated gas, $3.80/gal. last I looked. I run it in both vehicles, the airplane, and all the lawn maintenance engines. On Sun, Aug 6, 2023 at 9:59 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, at 23:00, RICK

Re: [MBZ] OT: E-Golf

That is just too sad. On Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 5:38 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It depresses home values - doesn't conform to norms. > > On Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 5:47 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Why would they care?

Re: [MBZ] half the fleet has issues today

My wife bought reader type safety glasses that she likes better than the regular readers. On Thu, Aug 3, 2023 at 10:18 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm old enough now I need readers to see what I'm doing. Though on that > job, admittedly half of it was by feel.

Re: [MBZ] OT: E-Golf

> > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: E-Golf > > >> > > >> No mow May was kind of funny, we don't really even get dandelions > until > > >> near the end of May... > > >> > > >> -Curt > > >> > > >> > &

Re: [MBZ] “I WON’T BUY AN EV….”

Of course, it could also be "shocking" to play with ... be careful - it's the amps that kill you. On Thu, Aug 3, 2023 at 8:16 PM RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Folks > > I won’t buy an ev …. How short sighted > > I won’t drive a horseless carriage … what 1910 > > I

Re: [MBZ] OT: E-Golf

Out of curiosity, why have you decided to dump the GLK250? On Thu, Aug 3, 2023 at 1:27 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm looking for an EV to replace the GLK 250, possibly a VW E-Golf. > > Anyone have any experience with a diesel/gas VW Golf? I assume the

Re: [MBZ] OT: I hate plumbing

The metal fittings the PEX goes over can/will split if there is water in them and they freeze ... On Mon, Jul 31, 2023 at 10:58 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I agree in not trusting sharkbite fittings. Sadly it's probably one of > those things where 99% of the

Re: [MBZ] R12

I have an partially full bottle of R12 that can be available, if you can figure a reasonable way of getting from here to there On Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at 2:35 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anyone still able to get it? The 85 300D needs a recharge and I

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Turbo no start

That sounds like the classic small air leak in the fuel system, letting it drain while sitting. It will run fine as long as it runs every day, and you will not likely see fuel dripping. Check every inch (centimeter) of the lines from the fuel tank to the injection pump. On Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at

Re: [MBZ] OT $300 BLEM PSA 16" 5.56 NATO M4 CARBINE CLASSIC RIFLE KIT

Interesting - where do you get a "lower" and what's in it? On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 10:49 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is a good deal. You can get a lower for $50 or so. I built one a > coupla years ago > > >

Re: [MBZ] My camera is as old as the car - 1991 420 SEL - 56k miles - $15, 000

When I had my novice in 1966 in south OK the farthest I made contact was Oregon with 75 watts of CW. My radios then glowed in the dark. On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 3:32 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:51:10 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Now THAT

Re: [MBZ] My camera is as old as the car - 1991 420 SEL - 56k miles - $15, 000

Now THAT was really cool Craig! I didn;t know that you could decode RTTY with half the signal. I'm currently working JS8Call with a 4 watt out SDR (software defined radio). Worked Germany two days ago, and Tasmania last month with it. On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 11:43 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Octane question

IIRC, you won't get full/optimum performance on lower octane fuel, but the computer will retard the timing to prevent blowing up the engine. On Sat, Jul 8, 2023 at 1:35 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well honestly I don't know. Would a tank or two of 89 hurt

Re: [MBZ] OT: charger outages leave northern Ontario EV drivers stranded

Our local Target has a bank of 6-8 chargers, though I've never stopped to look closely at them. I did see one car charging there once ... On Fri, Jul 7, 2023 at 7:23 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Exactly > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jul 7, 2023, at

Re: [MBZ] Battery

ane. The car would be far cheaper in the > long run... > > -D > > From: Mercedes on behalf of OK Don via > Mercedes > Sent: Thursday, July 6, 2023 6:54 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: OK Don > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bat

Re: [MBZ] Battery

Here are a few for you: https://www.barnstormers.com/classified-1829024-P-51D-Mustang.html https://www.barnstormers.com/classified-1744969-1946-Lincoln-Convertible.html On Thu, Jul 6, 2023 at 4:10 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I need something v12 powered.

Re: [MBZ] I’m wondering if this might have been a better deal for a camera system

Looks like it requires a subscription plan. On Wed, Jul 5, 2023 at 2:07 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > [image: >

Re: [MBZ] Tire wear markings

Thanks for sharing that Craig! On Mon, Jul 3, 2023 at 4:55 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Several months ago, someone posted an automobile whose tires had > "Replacement Tire Monitor" marked on the tread as shown in the attached > photograph. > > No one at the time knew what that meant, but

Re: [MBZ] It starts & drives Only has misfire - 1996 SL320 - 118k miles - $7, 500

Or doesn't know what plugs and coils are ... On Mon, Jul 3, 2023 at 2:26 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m too lazy and cheap to check plugs and coils > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jul 3, 2023, at 2:04 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Projects for OK Don

It's on Fakebook, I can't see them. On Sat, Jul 1, 2023 at 8:27 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7268129339901202/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] Affordable E type Jaguar

That's the series III 2+2 - the ugliest XKE built. On Thu, Jun 29, 2023 at 11:13 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had a neighbor who worked more or less continuously in his carport on a > similar E type coupe for about a decade. He made progress but nowhere

Re: [MBZ] OT panic stricken society

We still think of the sirens as early warning to go outside and watch the interesting weather. If you see a tornado coming, take cover. Otherwise enjoy the show. On Sun, Jun 25, 2023 at 3:59 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We would never head to the basement until

[MBZ] OT: Storms

ANy storm damage last night Kaleb? We lost a few limbs and our neighbor lost an oak tree that fell across the road. -- OK Don "Quality of life is inversely proportional to the amount of clothing you are wearing." "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and

Re: [MBZ] Sound System Fun - ML550

Never underestimate the power of a bad ground connection! Don't go blaming the amp first thing. On Sun, Jun 18, 2023 at 8:23 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Making my weekly grocery run, I noticed on the return that the audio from > the car's sound system sounded

Re: [MBZ] Picking up the ML63

He's cornering the market -- On Thu, Jun 15, 2023 at 8:02 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > At this rate there will be a severe shortage of ML Mercedes up and down the > East Coast as Floyd pursues his relentless acquisition program. > > On Thu, Jun 15, 2023 at

Re: [MBZ] Scrapped

I was asking Kaleb since he said that you got ripped off. On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 6:45 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > READ THE MESSAGE!!! > > 4cents a lb > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jun 14, 2023, at 7:31 PM, OK Don v

Re: [MBZ] Scrapped

So, what is scrap steel going for these days? On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 3:35 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks like a lot of good parts were left, and appears you got ripped off > at the scrapper > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 14, 2023, at 3:22 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

Excellent! Yes, the ground is half of the power circuit - no ground is like a switch being turned off. On Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 7:46 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I fixed it! Thanks to everyone who helped! The issue was indeed a bad > ground to the relay. The

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

The ground should be the same size as the wire feeding 12v to the relay, unless it's a lot longer in which case it should be larger. On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 11:46 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Unless, the wire size serves as a fuse, I always believe that bigger >

[MBZ] MB level 3 self-driving car

WTF? safe at 40 MPH on an Interstate highway??? Mercedes-Benz Gets Approval to Sell Level 3 Self-Driving Cars in California (msn.com)

Re: [MBZ] Bonanza

My next door neighbor has one, I'll just borrow it if I want to fly one. On Sun, Jun 4, 2023 at 8:41 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah I remember that too. There were 2 or 3 at the airport I worked at > college in the summers > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > >

Re: [MBZ] Well $#!+

I hate it when that happens. Sounds like a bad ground somewhere? On Sun, Jun 4, 2023 at 6:10 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I decided to fool around with the CL600 this afternoon as it had been > throwing codes for O2 sensors and the cam sensor I had recently

Re: [MBZ] I found OK Don’s next plane

Fakebook won't show me without logging in, which I can't/won't do. On Sun, Jun 4, 2023 at 12:54 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/540171584767668/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] early 107 fuel sending unit

The R107 is built on the W114/115 chassis - many parts interchange. I don't know what a gasser fuel sender from one of those is like, but they might be possibilities. On Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 6:08 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > W110/111/112 had this type of

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Feel Brave?

The SLC was the best driving MB I owned. It would look better with a pagoda roof though. A modern reasonably efficient engine would help as well ... On Thu, May 25, 2023 at 12:19 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Feel Brave?

No, the Cats were beside the head in the engine compartment in '75 and '76. They cooked everything there. The solution is to get exhaust manifolds from another model year and the associated front section of the exhaust pipe. On Thu, May 25, 2023 at 12:23 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] 1972 350SL - 50k miles - $25,000

No, IIRC, it's one of the most desirable years, before the 450 engine was de-tuned even more. Only the last years 560SL had more power. See: Road and Track Article 1994 Mercedes Benz 107 SL SLC Roadster (mb107.com) On Thu, May 25, 2023 at 11:01 

Re: [MBZ] Dilemma

What Dan and Allen said - I gave up on Diesel cars - they just don't make sense any more. Trucks carrying/pulling a load? Yes. A bunch of short trips, no. After the Diesel Passat, I realized I bought the Diesel on emotions, not logic. That having been said, of the two options you gave, I'd choose

Re: [MBZ] Hopefully somebody can point me in the right direction on this simple HVAC issue Long post

As my father always said, "if you want it done right, do it yourself." On Fri, May 19, 2023 at 6:13 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > To hell with them contractors. I fixed the issue they wanted to first > charge $888 for then wanted to replace the entire unit. I

Re: [MBZ] This is Close to Dream Car

at an I-just-don’t-want-to-fix-it-correctly? > > > > AZBob > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows > > > > *From: *OK Don via Mercedes > *Sent: *Wednesday, May 17, 2023 11:54 AM > *To: *Mercedes Discus

Re: [MBZ] Random AF

Indeed it does! On Wed, May 17, 2023 at 1:42 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/577206677835968/ > > > > Looks like the illegitimate great grandchild of an early 50’s Jaguar. > > > > AZBob > > > > Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] This is Close to Dream Car

Does the blower motor work? Probably worth it today if it does (and everything else). On Wed, May 17, 2023 at 1:35 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/960784458437560/ > > > > So pricey…. > > > > AZBob > > > > Sent from Mail

[MBZ] OT: Norway's near-total adoption of electric vehicles

Sorry to interrupt the ongoing reviews of over priced used Mercedes, but I found this interesting - not what I expected: "Norway is more than a decade ahead of the U.S. in its adoption of electric vehicles. If the Biden administration's goal of having 50 percent of new vehicles be electric by

Re: [MBZ] Latest arrival to Okie Acres

One of the best models! On Mon, May 8, 2023 at 4:01 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s an early 73. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 8, 2023, at 3:56 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > If it’s a 75 or 76, better

Re: [MBZ] The other major project I need to do for the shop

I have two air reels - both from HF. The only leaks I have in the air system are at the drains in the filters/regulators. I have 150 feet of air tubing in two circuits with the reels at each end. The HF hose in the reels cracks and breaks at the end you use - I've added "whip hoses" to the ends to

Re: [MBZ] O.T.ish. Drill Bits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgQeSrsAXgE Best value is DeWalt, best bit is Bosch according to his tests. DeWalt and Temo for step bits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGbMQul6_Bc On Tue, May 2, 2023 at 8:14 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 2 May 2023 16:35:09 -0700 Bob Rentfro via

Re: [MBZ] OK Don do you want me to check this out while I’m looking at that 126 tomorrow?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 1:07 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/770394754478948/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

What? We are talking about a MERCEDES here - there cannot be "design flaws"! On Sun, Apr 30, 2023 at 12:23 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Supposedly there is a "hack" to make a permanent fix for this design flaw. > > On Sun, Apr 30, 2023 at 1:16 PM dan

Re: [MBZ] OT - An Old Coupe

Yup - our 220D had that rubber foot pump. The outlet connector broke and soaked my foot one time. They still sold replacements at that time. On Fri, Apr 28, 2023 at 7:08 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or the ones in the older MBs that had the foot pump for the

Re: [MBZ] Surplus Score!

I used my basic student 3" Tektronix scope last week to show audio waveforms to the grandkids - They were not impressed by the glow-in-the-dark vacuum tubes and CRT, but they did like seeing the waveforms. I was pleasantly surprised that the old scope still worked - I haven't turned it on for

Re: [MBZ] Does wind and solar replace coal?

What Jim said - it's all emotion and politics. Most coal plants are being replaced or converted to gas here in OK, due to Devon energy owning the GOP here. Thorium nuclear is the only power source that makes sense today (or will once someone in power sees the light). Meanwhile, there's good money

Re: [MBZ] OT - An Old Coupe

My 1951 VW bug had vacuum wipers - I found an electric 6v vacuum pump that solved all the wiper issues. On Fri, Apr 28, 2023 at 11:26 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > These old cars had vacuum operated wipers and would slow down on hills > etc. In this case the

Re: [MBZ] OT - cleaning a small engine carb in an ultrasonic cleaner

THere is an aviation version of Simple Green that si fine for aluminum - used it on our Cessna a few weeks ago. On Thu, Apr 27, 2023 at 3:59 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My go-to for cleaning solution for my ultrasonic cleaner is SimpleGreen. > However, I

Re: [MBZ] W126 speedometer inaccuracy

Do you have the correct tire size on it? Tires that are too large will do that. On Sat, Apr 22, 2023 at 9:43 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I observed that my '85 300SD speedometer is about 10% below the actual > vehicle speed, starting at 45 mph and above. >

Re: [MBZ] I almost got arrested over arousal in public

Nice! On Sat, Apr 15, 2023 at 9:49 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > --FT > Sent from iFōn___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT - MD-11 Retirements

That's the wind generator to power all the electronics --- On Fri, Apr 14, 2023 at 1:30 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The new electric airliner > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Apr 14, 2023, at 12:20 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Why does this have to be so hard? — 400E

You could try cutting an inch or so off an arm with a ball on it, and bolt/rivet/ tack weld it over the arm with the missing ball. On Mon, Apr 10, 2023 at 6:13 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am trying to get this 400E sorted. I took off the throttle body

Re: [MBZ] driveline timing

Verify that the center bearing support is actually bolted tightly in place? Same for the ends of the driveshaft? On Mon, Apr 10, 2023 at 4:38 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 10/04/2023 10:03 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > >> see if one of your tires has a

Re: [MBZ] driveline timing

It's the drive shaft, not an axle shaft. IIRC, yes, those are some of the symptoms. I've read that there are supposed to be marks, dimples, or something for aligning the two halves, but I never could find them. I always marked before separating them when replacing the center bearing and housing.

[MBZ] OT: old EV batteries

Company devises ingenious plan to use old lithium-ion batteries from broken-down EV

Re: [MBZ] OT It has an exhaust leak on the front two cylinders and new gaskets didn’t fix it. 1966 Piper pa-28-140,$52,000

Umm, probably not a JBWeld fix. Either need to reface the ports on the heads or send the exhaust system off for a rebuild (or find a good used one). Aircraft are like Mercedes, there is nothing more expensive than a cheap one! On Fri, Apr 7, 2023 at 9:38 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Stickers

Gardening Is Cheaper Than Therapy And You Get Tomatoes! - Bumper Sticker / Decal or Magnet - Peace Resource Project (peaceproject.com) Gardening Is Cheaper Than Therapy & You

Re: [MBZ] 1999 Clk 320 - 69k miles - $8,900

Probably mold. On Wed, Apr 5, 2023 at 12:19 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s the little white dots you see all over the inside of the instrument > cluster. There is really no cure, short of disassembling the cluster and > cleaning it out. There have been a

Re: [MBZ] Walmart

I agree - it is a good read. On Sat, Apr 1, 2023 at 6:22 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just read a book about Savannah. “Midnight in the Garden of Good and > Evil.” > > On Sat, Apr 1, 2023, at 16:23, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: > > Folks > > > > Savannah has

Re: [MBZ] OT: 1956 Chris Craft inline 6 120hp sold on BAT

"A boat is a hole in the water that you pour money into." Devil's Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce . On Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 11:14 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Air blows cold. > Flying Unicorn. > Magic Fairy. > Cheap Wooden Boat. > Pick which fantasy

Re: [MBZ] OT: when did Buick become a women’s brand?

Sex sells On Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 7:54 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just noticed all the recent Buick ads feature all women. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To

Re: [MBZ] 124 Anyone?

It is a beauty alright! I like Smoke Silver ...but prefer the 2.5 turbo version, not that I want another ancient MB, or any car for that matter. I'm starting the annual inspection on the ancient Cessna today. On Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 12:29 PM OK Don wrote: > Our 10 year old F150 just passed

Re: [MBZ] 124 Anyone?

Our 10 year old F150 just passed 20,000 miles ... On Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 12:03 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Driven 4500 miles per year. Seriously? > > On Fri, Mar 31, 2023, 12:34 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Other

Re: [MBZ] SUCCESS!!! $400 04E500

Congrats! Well done. Or, fancy computer to the rescue - don't leave home without it? On Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 12:50 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I went over to the car with my fancy computer, hooked it up and was able > to get a better sense of what was

Re: [MBZ] Replacement for florescent shop lights

I installed several of these 5 years ago and love them. Unfortunately they are no longer available. You might be able to find something similar. LEDMO 50W LED Flood Light Outdoor,Super Bright Waterproof IP65, 250W Equivalent 4000Lm 6500K Daylight White Floodlight for Garage, Garden, Lawn and Yard

Re: [MBZ] Should I buy a pullmax?

I only know what I read on the internet about them, but it looks like if there are enough dies that you will use, and you have room for it, yes, you should get it. On Sun, Mar 26, 2023 at 11:38 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The guy I bought my lathe and

Re: [MBZ] CL600ing

Put a metal baffle between the exhaust and the leak -- oil is cheap, fixing leaks isn't. On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 8:22 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The CL600 seemed to be down on power last time I drove it a coupla weeks > ago. A scan showed that the new cam

Re: [MBZ] Mower pulley needed

How much is the time that you are going to spend messing with old mowers worth to you? That's why I bought a new one 11 years ago - I only have had to replace the battery once and sharpen the blades. On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 2:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Windscreen polishing

So the paste is just the powder and water, or is it something that you added the cerium powder and water to? On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 1:46 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I bought some felt pads and cerium oxide (and Dan brought me some powder > too!) and went

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook

We have a very low tolerance for displayed dumbness, so we don't participate nor read Facebook or the neighborhood "social"media things. On Fri, Mar 17, 2023 at 8:22 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's hard to disagree. In reality though I think dumbness has

Re: [MBZ] Here you go OK Don

Oh, Yes! Though it only has the 300 HP engine, not the later 450HP. On Wed, Mar 15, 2023 at 3:58 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3450456078607091/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] My next project?

Do you remember that saying - "there is nothing more expensive than cheap Mercedes"? Multiply that by 10 for a cheap airplane. On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 9:58 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Tow that to a prominent space on your front 40 and customers will flock

Re: [MBZ] For some reason I feel compelled to post every airplane ad I come across for OK Don thinking maybe he will buy one of them

Yes, it could be fun, though I don't trust plastic airplanes. I have one flying (as of 1½ hours ago) and two project aircraft in a 40x50 hangar - don't need/want anymore. On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 6:33 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I bet that’s a fun plane > >

Re: [MBZ] OK Don needs to upgrade

is > more like a Suburban. Seats 6 with room for luggage for a weekend. > > Randy > > > On 13/03/2023 2:41 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Too complex and slow for the fuel burn. > > > > A Tailwind is much better: > > > > Red Hamilton’s Race

Re: [MBZ] Zero turn mowers

Looks like a deal to me, but I know nothing about those mowers. On Fri, Mar 10, 2023 at 6:58 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is the mower actually, it needs to be cleaned up but allegedly runs > great > >

Re: [MBZ] STOP ME --Runs, Starts will not shift out of park2006 Mercedes-Benz cls-class, $1, 500

I think you definitely need that! On Fri, Mar 10, 2023 at 1:04 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > CLS55 AMG > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1189557098364601 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] Why the heck is this so expensive?

What Fred said - plus low volume. Supply and demand in action. On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 9:19 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > High precision part? > > On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 8:17 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: For Aviation Buffs

Crazy, just crazy. On Wed, Mar 8, 2023 at 8:18 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2023-03-05 18:55, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Yes, indeed! However, it needs a tow to VERY high altitude to do its > > magic. > > > > https://www.yout

Re: [MBZ] OT - Delivery Fun

nterferes with > projects. Also, I guess there is no such thing as Amazon prime 2 day > shipping anymore. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 5, 2023, at 10:38 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > We had a UPS package last week that came to OKC, then went

Re: [MBZ] OT - Delivery Fun

We had a UPS package last week that came to OKC, then went to Ft. Worth, then back to OKC, then back to Ft. Worth, then to OKC, and finally on to Edmond, OK, then to us. It was 4 days late. On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 9:05 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We’ve had

Re: [MBZ] OT: For Aviation Buffs

It is a turboprop --- had to be to fly that slow that high. The gliders I used to tow had a never exceed speed of 70, so we towed at 65, not that far above the stall speed of the Citabria. The student glider pilots could give you quite a ride. On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 7:30 PM Rick Knoble via

Re: [MBZ] Looked like it might have been decent until….

in my old MB cars. > > On Sun, Mar 5, 2023, at 15:27, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > All four of ours --- > > > > On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> It seems like a very 16-year-old

Re: [MBZ] OT: For Aviation Buffs

Yes, indeed! However, it needs a tow to VERY high altitude to do its magic. On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 5:18 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Now that's a glider. > > https://youtu.be/FSy3GhdtZ68 > > > Rick > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Looked like it might have been decent until….

All four of ours --- On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It seems like a very 16-year-old thing to do. But how many high schoolers > drive an old diesel Benz in the first place? > > On Sun, Mar 5, 2023, at 12:52, Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] CIS Fun

I went through the CIS troubleshooting steps using a HF gauge set back when the 450SLC stopped starting. Everything checked out good. The problem turned out to be all the rock hard rubber tubes and bits under the intake manifold were leaking air. Replaced all of those, had the heads reworked while

Re: [MBZ] Chain saws

I bought a Husqvarna 450 after we had that last discussion about chainsaws a few years ago. Other than the coil module dying two years ago, it starts the first time everytime. I mix the gas myself using no-alcohol unleaded and the Husqvarna oil and store it in an old metal one gallon can. I got

Re: [MBZ] Maybe OK Don needs more space?

Too far away from me, and too small. My straight tail 182 would be a VERY tight fit. On Thu, Mar 2, 2023 at 8:09 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/753091729435782/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

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