Re: [MBZ] Book, WAS: BLIZZARD!!!! AHHH!!
Or even if you don't go that far, at least the stories are out there for your friends and family. My grandmother has been typing up stories since the late '90s, now she has a pretty big collection that my father has stored someplace. I understand some of them are even true! :) She was recently diagnosed with a serious heart condition so it is comforting that her mind will be able to outlast her body, and that I will be able to introduce her to my grandkids. Best, Tim not trying to be morbid... On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 10:07 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: Keep on writing and soon you will have a book-ful of essays. You can self publish and then let the internet discover you and your Paypal account will soon be overflowing. On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 8:36 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Thanks. No book of this stuff, yet; 'just keep thinking of more stuff to write. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 7:34 PM Subject: [MBZ] Book, WAS: BLIZZARD AHHH!! Wilton, What is the status of your book? Those are good stories. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Auto Future
On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 10:11 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.comwrote: Next we will just tell the vehicle where we want to go. Relax, read a book and arrive. That's what my wife and kids do now! The future is here. -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
[MBZ] OT Guns again was Re: Nerd alert
In fairness he did not say you could shoot down a commercial airliner, at least according to the article. Of course you could take out a plane with a gun, the North Vietnamese made an occupation of it. You can even take out a plane with a well-timed carrier pigeon. To destroy a train, however, would require a penny. Best, Tim On Feb 8, 2013 2:20 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Hendrik and fay wrote: Umnh, if you had a rifle with a scope you might be able to shoot it down. The Reverend Jesse Jackass said it, so it must be true. http://www.theblaze.com/**stories/2013/02/03/jesse-** jackson-repeats-claim-that-**semi-autos-can-shoot-down-** airplanes-now-they-can-also-**blow-up-railroads/http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/02/03/jesse-jackson-repeats-claim-that-semi-autos-can-shoot-down-airplanes-now-they-can-also-blow-up-railroads/ __**_ 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] Message size limits
On Feb 6, 2013 9:22 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:15:01 -0600 Striplin Admin account m...@striplin.net wrote: I have seen comments from time to time about the limit set for attachment size before it has to be approved and that is should be increased. The reason reason I have it set that way is because if I increase it them when someone quotes the whole digest, it will go thru. The point of the limit is to prevent this from happening. Make sense? Can you differentiate between text and attachments in your settings? Or is it strictly incoming message size? It does, but when we were talking about increasing the size of attachments allowed without specific approval we were talking about having a message come through with a link added to the bottom where those who are interested in it could download the attachment. Yes! Absolutely! That was a great functionality, except for archive messages. -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
Re: [MBZ] competition votes-MORE NEEDED
There is a Firefox plugin, Remove Cookies for Site, that helps with that. Maybe. :) Do you know how many votes there are to this point? -Tim On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 11:55 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: How many times can you vote? Gerry From: Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net We're behind on the voting, please vote for West Cook YMCA more!!! :) We have a crappy 60 year old boiler and chiller system that need major repairs. Estimates for pipe repairs alone are $140k Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (161,xxx mi) On 2/5/2013 11:27 PM, Hendrik and fay wrote: Working now, which church are you part of? Those YMCA kids need to be hardened up anyhow. Hendrik who did his good deed for the day On 06/02/13 13:31, Benz Hogs wrote: Something was added into those links. Try this. Go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/**s/oak-park-nicorhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/oak-park-nicorand use Chicago voting rules, vote early and often More details here: http://www.westcookymca.org/**index.php?q=node/953http://www.westcookymca.org/index.php?q=node/953 Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL __**_ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2238 / Virus Database: 2639/5585 - Release Date: 02/06/13 __**_ 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: Top low pass flybys
On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 12:18 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Actually, Bud Holland's low pass was at Yakima Range. Can't find the video of it on internet; 'found lostsa commentary about it, though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReSm7r45_ds http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Fairchild_Air_Force_Base_B-52_crash 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
Re: [MBZ] OT: duhBay whine
On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 1:29 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: They were throwing away at work, and this still boggles me, an IXIA 1600 with 8 cards in it (four of them gigabit) rather 1600T or an original 1600? If the latter you were lucky to get freight. :) That's pretty specialized, if you need one you usually have one available, and generally the purchasers want support and the ability to add new cards. 1G isn't exactly bleeding-edge. (That said, at Cisco we were using VLAN'd 1G links to test core routers, but that was when Juniper was just starting to eat their 10G lunch.) If you were able to list it forever you might find someone to pay more to get some of the cards, but then you never know. I thought about buying some old Ixia equipment - it was cheap on ebay even 5-7 years ago - but honestly it would have turned into rusty junk in my basement. 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
Re: [MBZ] competition votes needed
Just to be sure, we're voting for West Cook YMCA, right? Sorry to be dense, I'd hate to push the wrong button. :) How long does the contest run? Thanks, -Tim On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 11:03 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Hey all, in the past others have asked for competition votes and done well with our MB group's help. The YMCA here in Oak Park (that my wife and I work for) has been selected for a competition for a $25,000 grant to pay for energy efficiency upgrades. Our building is 60 years old, and most of the doors/windows leak air. Don't get me started on how crappy the chiller and boiler systems that don't work so well. Go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/**s/oak-park-nicorhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/oak-park-nicorand use Chicago voting rules, vote early and often :) More details here: http://www.westcookymca.org/**index.php?q=node/953http://www.westcookymca.org/index.php?q=node/953 -- Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (159,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
Re: [MBZ] Tire Opinions
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 10:19 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Gotta order my G. Daimler signature sticker from the Q. Wait, you can order those? I never replaced the windshield in the SDL because I didn't want to lose the sticker. Surprised I never thought to ask, honestly. :) 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
Re: [MBZ] lots of 123 300TD cars
I don't understand the $2500 versus the $5500, from the same seller. From the specs they look pretty much the same? Or else I missed something. Is the $2500 white one Rolf's old TD, BTW? Best, -Tim On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 6:20 PM, Rick Hawkins Java macj...@aol.com wrote: on atlanta CL http://atlanta.craigslist.org/**search/sss?zoomToPosting=** altView=query=mercedes+300td**srchType=AminAsk=maxAsk=http://atlanta.craigslist.org/search/sss?zoomToPosting=altView=query=mercedes+300tdsrchType=AminAsk=maxAsk= even an engine http://atlanta.craigslist.org/**atl/pts/3562958632.htmlhttp://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/pts/3562958632.html no connection with sellers etc. thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins www.javaphoto.com www.javacycles.com LETTERPRESSES FOR SALE www.ricktheprinter.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] Tire Opinions
Actually it has a crack in the passenger side but is otherwise good. I never drove from the passenger seat so it didn't obstruct visibility, but I would have replaced it if I knew I could have gotten the sticker - I was expecting the SDL to be the good car. Of course for it to be that car I actually have to make time to keep it running, so now I suppose that will be the buyer's problem. :/ Best, Tim On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 12:26 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: If your windshield is pitted, etc., or needs changing for whatever reason, please change it and enjoy a crystal clear and much more enjoyable view of the star and the rest of the world out there - you won't regret it. My 350SDL's windshield was pitted when I got it in '95; delayed replacement for coupla years; finally realized insurance would do it (- deductable); got it changed and realized I had been missing a much more pleasurable drive and clearer view of the world. Fantastic difference! BTW, my windshield has PPG in center down at bottom; works great! Wilton - Original Message - From: Tim C bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire Opinions On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 10:19 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Gotta order my G. Daimler signature sticker from the Q. Wait, you can order those? I never replaced the windshield in the SDL because I didn't want to lose the sticker. Surprised I never thought to ask, honestly. :) 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/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] The 140
On Sun, Feb 3, 2013 at 8:25 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...A bit complicated, but the last of the great over-engineered MBs. These cars have piqued my interest the last few years. Any pics?.. I think you are getting a little carried away here. The early 140 program (1992) was so overbudget and the cars were such warranty nightmares and cost MB so much money in fixes that the 140 Chief Engineer was banished to run a truck plant in Malaysia. Isn't that what Jaime and Rusty have been preaching forever? Most of us bought our cars used, old, and on the far side of the bell curve. The ones with serious factory defects have already been crushed, and when something breaks we just say it was worn out, rather than cursing the half-plastered German who put it together. Yes, I suspect a mid-80s MB will have fewer issues than a mid-80s Chevrolet, for a wide variety of reasons - but a big one is that people who invest in MBs are more likely to take care of them, and/or be a pedant like Roger with warranty issues. Clearly MB is (at least was) toward the front of the curve on new technology, puts thought into maintenance and repair, tries to source quality parts, and takes customer care very seriously, so it's not that an MB is a Chevy, but it's also not a magical mystery machine. Our older cars are simpler to maintain, and parts availability means there are proportionally many on the road. So I love mine, probably too much - but that's just because they are fun, maintenance is usually reasonably interesting, and I enjoy driving them. And when they are broken, I will get rid of them, without cursing Ma Benz for putting out such a shoddy product. Eventually. If Max will make me an offer, and Rich will come pick it up next time he visits the Hill of Chapels. (Speaking of, I will get pictures and stats into a CL post soon enough. :) What exactly does over engineered mean, anyway? To me it means trouble free with no corner cutting in design or manufacturing. There is always corner cutting, there always has been. Ferrari engineers traded reliability for speed. Volvo engineers traded efficiency for safety. Ford traded manufacturing efficiency and a warranty for putting things together in the first place. Kia traded existing designs for doing work. Etc. I happen to agree with the old MB engineers - long-term reliability in exchange for cost is a good trade-off - but clearly the market is big enough for a lots of people to have lots of different ideas on what is good and bad. Best, Tim 2 MBs 1 Ford lots of bikes and a little red wagon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
On Feb 3, 2013 6:26 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Nope. Still have the old mattress. Long story which I won't go into here. However, a new mattress is on the horizon. Just don't try to carry it on top of the s500! Glad you could work out the deal. How was the drive back BTW? No unscheduled stops in north Florida I hope? Best, Tim No help on any of your questions... Dan On Feb 3, 2013, at 4:42 AM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Feb 2, 2013, at 9:14 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Tarek and I were able to work out a deal this week Meaning SWMBO got the mattress. You got the car. Congrats. 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 Cold weather issues
On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 1:55 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.comwrote: The federal government should not be in the business of flood insurance. If State Farm, etc wants to offer flood insurance they can be my guest. A little late for that, they already do - sure it's subsidized in many places but the end-user still pays. You can't change a policy after the fact. Interestingly, I live nowhere near a flood zone, and my house is on the top of the hill. We are 30 minutes from the nearest lake, 4 hours from the coast. The city does participate in the national flood insurance program (there is some cost associated with that so I was a little surprised). I looked into flood insurance after the Katrina wind+rain=flood damage nonsense from State Farm started to get publicized. It would have more than doubled my annual premium for just that one rider. IMO I am much more likely to suffer catastrophic wind+tree, or fire, or hail, or earthquake, or drunk driver, or ... damage than I am to get flooded, but the costs did not match that assessment. Based on the news reporters' claims I was surprised how expensive it actually was, even for my low-risk area. 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
Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues
That's strange; mine was somewhat more than $1K/yr, definitely not in a flood zone. Maybe there is some amount the state chips in above what the muni pays. Or maybe my State Farm agent hates me, and decided it wasn't worth the commission, or she's planning to come flood my house and buy it out from under me. :) Best, -Tim On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Really? I am just slightly out of a 500 year flood zone and my flood insurance is about $250/year. The prices are set by the government, so if you're not in a flood zone I can't imagine yours would be more, as we are in the lowest bracket. Dan On Jan 29, 2013, at 2:36 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 1:55 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: The federal government should not be in the business of flood insurance. If State Farm, etc wants to offer flood insurance they can be my guest. A little late for that, they already do - sure it's subsidized in many places but the end-user still pays. You can't change a policy after the fact. Interestingly, I live nowhere near a flood zone, and my house is on the top of the hill. We are 30 minutes from the nearest lake, 4 hours from the coast. The city does participate in the national flood insurance program (there is some cost associated with that so I was a little surprised). I looked into flood insurance after the Katrina wind+rain=flood damage nonsense from State Farm started to get publicized. It would have more than doubled my annual premium for just that one rider. IMO I am much more likely to suffer catastrophic wind+tree, or fire, or hail, or earthquake, or drunk driver, or ... damage than I am to get flooded, but the costs did not match that assessment. Based on the news reporters' claims I was surprised how expensive it actually was, even for my low-risk area. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Battery drain
On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 4:09 PM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: I measured 1.5 A current across the + post and cable. Removing fuse 13 (Radio, clock, emergency flasher and central locking system) stops the current. The central locking unit is tripped out due to a leak in one of the rear doors. I went and unplugged it. Now I see 0.05 A (Clock). Question: does it still draw 1.5 A (18 W) when tripped out? Sounds like maybe the wires or contacts shorted from the water, or salt residue? What happens if you just unplug that door? I wouldn't expect the central locking itself to draw anything substantial unless it was trying to -do- something, though to be honest I haven't been in that situation. 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
Re: [MBZ] OT: Laptop info needed
On Jan 25, 2013 10:33 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: won't. One has something to do with the USB interface and so the program runs fine but can't communicate with the external hardware. I know you love virtual box, but have you tried this one under VMWare Player? I have had uncanny success using USB peripherals through my Linux host to my Windows VM on the newest Player builds. I vaguely recall there is a way to flip the this is running inside a VM bit with the VMX, but that doesn't change the license so probably wouldn't do you any good. Of course there is also the fact that I no longer can find all the program disks to reinstall the programs I have. Ah. That will be a problem no matter _what_ you do for a new computer. New hardware or new virtual machine will both need installers. Not necessarily, VMWare Converter (free) will convert an existing machine into a VMWare image. I assume from that point you could further convert to another image type. In any case if there were programs I needed for work and I didn't have the install disks, I would install VMWare Converter, run out and get an external drive bigger than the base computer, and make a backup image ASAP. I would probably even pay the markup to get the drive locally. Otherwise you are one hard drive crash from never being able to use those programs again, at least not without a lot of unnecessary effort. You don't have to set up the VM infrastructure immediately or even soon, but you are really going to want that image at some point. Best, Tim has a Seagate on the mantle to be RMA'd ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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: Laptop info needed
On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: How about upgrading the version of Win7 to Pro? I have not done so, but I am told that the older programs can be run under Win7 if one has the correct version. I did not know it was linked to Pro [only version I have] but it is true that there is a compatibility mode; in some cases it is even automatic. It works pretty well, except for some rogue programs that are defined to look in random places. (I had one Windows 98 program that was looking in an odd place for a file, I don't even remember what it was but just something to keep in mind.) If you mention a program name I can maybe try it out? I have found 7 to run significantly faster, on the same hardware as XP. Thanks, -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
Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.
On Jan 23, 2013, at 9:32 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:26:11 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: My 240D started in 2 degree weather this am up in Maine! That's the coldest I've ever tried to start a diesel. Congratulations! What oil are you using? Rabble rouser. :) My 300D started at 20F this morning, it took a little longer than usual - a couple spins. I think I let it glow too long. Interestingly, I had some trouble with the automatic shifting correctly on the way to work. Apparently my dilly-dallying about changing the transmission fluid was not a good thing - the symptoms are much worse in the cold. Drove it in second and it was fine once it warmed up, really have to do that change once the weather turns again. 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
Re: [MBZ] Speaking of, '87 300SDL
Grey with a pinstripe. Rust in the door dent and front quarter on the exterior where paint was removed in the collision. Paint is horrible BTW, clear coat peeled miserably. I always had in mind to replace the quarter and door from the junkyard and then repaint, but never got to it. 300K, maybe? Been a while. May also not be accurate, it exceeded 8 years so the seller didn't certify. I have oil logs through 230K give or take. #22 head. I have not checked the VIN on the block (not even sure where it is) so I don't know if that is the original. I have no idea when the head was changed, nor did the PO. I get the idea it was very well cared for until the PO got hold of it, and then obviously I've let it sit since the freeze plug broke. When it was running I never had any issues with power, but then my 300D may have warped my perspective there. Thanks, Tim On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 2:43 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Tempting. Color? Any rust? Miles on the car? Original head? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: ...project car, in Durham NC. It's not that bad - as far as I know, all it /has/ to have is the freeze plug*. Also could do with the cooling fan coupler (have a proper new one I'll include, along with a bunch of other seals etc.). Has a salvage title, a big dent in the driver's door, and a cracked windshield. No A/C - components are missing, does have an R134 compressor but no plumbing. Heat is fine. * Catch is that the freeze plug is behind the injection pump, and while you can fit screwdrivers and crowbars in I haven't found a way to get good enough grip on the plug to pull it out. I started to pull everything to try to reach it, but basically you have to tear all the accessories out just to remove the IP - so it is a very long process, and so far I haven't come up with the time, or money to pay someone else to do it. Exhaust manifold is off for the purchaser's convenience. It has exceeded my project timeline, i.e. it has been sitting in the driveway for 12 months (actually almost 18, i.e. since my younger son was born). Tires were new when I parked it and it's been moved a few times, so there's a chance they are still okay. Battery was recently replaced with a bad one from the 300D. Probably I'd be driving it if it had broken three months earlier, but ... such is life. :) I am thinking $800? Thanks, 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 - What to do with leftover battery acid?
On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 12:26 PM, David Kristin Gilmore dandkgilm...@frontier.com wrote: I have the box sitting up on a dry shelf in the equipment shed. I have never before needed battery acid and I don't anticipate needing it again. I don't want it to leak as the result of accident. Nor do I want stolen by some crazy person like the one that attacked the school children in Connecticut. Any suggestions as to what to do with it? Thanks. Do you have a local community college or university? You could also check with the high school Chemistry teachers but that might be a bit much. 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
Re: [MBZ] Why were they loaded?
On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: This is local for me. In fact I considered going to that show but stayed home because my wife is still recovering from a hip replacement. Hey, me too! We should have a Triangle-Q some time. I also thought about going, but not enough to actually, you know, drive east. :) I have not found a more detailed description of events in the local media, On the day, WRAL said the gun was being checked by the police at the gate; reading between the lines from this version of the story I suspect the owner was trying to take it out of the case while going through the line, in anticipation of having to show it to the guard. I've seen no indication that a finger pulled the trigger, just that he was taking it out of the case and it went off. Plenty of negligence either way. Best, Tim glad everyone came out okay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Subject: Re: Sulphur Additive ?
On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 1:49 PM, rdeaf...@aol.com wrote: So how much bio-diesel per 17 gallon tank ?? 17 gallons of commercial biod, plus or minus. :) It's good to use occasionally, fortunately I have a nearby pump that is close to diesel price (so I just pay in nominally lower MPG). I try to use it once every 6 or 8 fills. It will clean up your fuel lines so you may find some leaking - or maybe not. Just remember to watch for it. 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
Re: [MBZ] Looking for a Car - Part Deux
Slightly closer. http://charlotte.craigslist.org/search/sss?srchType=AzoomToPosting=query=mercedes%7CbenzminAsk=2000maxAsk=3000 I have noticed that Charlotte is usually cheaper than Raleigh, but Raleigh often has much nicer stuff. Columbia SC is cheaper than both. I think Atlanta is cheaper than all of us. Best, -Tim On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 3:47 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I can drive it down if you get one from out in the PNW. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3563765477.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3563564471.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/3563122908.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3562865581.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3562750077.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3517402561.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3562665436.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/3545309237.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3525744761.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3562247022.html clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Jan 21, 2013, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Good point. Sorry for any confusion. I was trying to get something up on the list ASAP since I had just gotten the word from the insurance company. So let's do this again with a little more clarity: I have $3000 to spend on a car (ideally an MB) for me so I can pass my Focus on to my youngest son, who is currently car-less. No beaters or project cars, thank you. I need something that is complete and reliable for my daily commute, although for these kind of money I'm looking at I don't expect perfection and could deal with minor items that might need to be addressed. Again, sorry for any confusion ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Speaking of, '87 300SDL
...project car, in Durham NC. It's not that bad - as far as I know, all it /has/ to have is the freeze plug*. Also could do with the cooling fan coupler (have a proper new one I'll include, along with a bunch of other seals etc.). Has a salvage title, a big dent in the driver's door, and a cracked windshield. No A/C - components are missing, does have an R134 compressor but no plumbing. Heat is fine. * Catch is that the freeze plug is behind the injection pump, and while you can fit screwdrivers and crowbars in I haven't found a way to get good enough grip on the plug to pull it out. I started to pull everything to try to reach it, but basically you have to tear all the accessories out just to remove the IP - so it is a very long process, and so far I haven't come up with the time, or money to pay someone else to do it. Exhaust manifold is off for the purchaser's convenience. It has exceeded my project timeline, i.e. it has been sitting in the driveway for 12 months (actually almost 18, i.e. since my younger son was born). Tires were new when I parked it and it's been moved a few times, so there's a chance they are still okay. Battery was recently replaced with a bad one from the 300D. Probably I'd be driving it if it had broken three months earlier, but ... such is life. :) I am thinking $800? Thanks, 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
Re: [MBZ] Looking for a Car
On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 2:36 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Cold day in heck that I would turn over a car like that to a 20 year old Is Tarek 20 already? -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
Re: [MBZ] OT Cheap Tablet PC Screen byhysema
Depends how cheap. If it is a resistive screen (you can manipulate it with a pencil) then you will need to replace the whole thing, and if you don't it will completely stop working eventually. If it is capacitive, it will work indefinitely. I bought a new phone with a cracked screen, with the screen protector it is almost unnoticeable except on white backgrounds. To replace it depends on the construction. The HP Touchpad, for example, has an independent glass face so you can just replace the glass*. My new phone has the glass glued to the LCD so you destroy both if you try to replace it. You can buy the glass and LCD together but it is of course more expensive. *BT, destroyed some connector so now it no longer works... bummer. I have replaced a number of other glass screens over the years - it is not hard if you have a clean work space, patience, and steady hands. Since it is winter be sure to use a grounding strap. I have always used OE-ish parts from eBay. If you find the tablet usable, keep using it; if not, watch a couple disassembly videos and crack it open. You will be able to see if the glass is glued to a casing around the LCD or if it is glued to the LCD itself. If the latter you can try a heat gun (not a hair dryer, that is guaranteed to fail) but you are almost certain to destroy the LCD. If the former you can get glass off and replace it without too much risk. The sheets are really thin, not sure a glass shop would carry them. Best, Tim On Jan 20, 2013 11:52 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Work colleague cracked the screen of her new phone; the screen protective sheets allow her to continue using touch screen with all functions without cutting her fingers on the sharp cracks in the glass. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Yes they do. Zagg and any number of other suppliers offer such items for Judy about any device. You can even order sheets of it to do your own thing. The problem is the digitizer, which lies directly below the glass and contains the capacitive sensing layer that sees your fingers when they touch it. If the digitizer is part of the glass matrix, you have to get the complete part from the OEM or their supplier. Might want to check someplace like eBay. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jan 20, 2013, at 10:43 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Might a computer store have the thin tough plastic sheet stuff one usually puts onto the screen of a new iPhone. Do they do that for iPads, etc., too? Get a piece big enough for the tablet, et voila! Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2013 11:04 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT Cheap Tablet PC Screen byhysema I bought a cheap ($80) tablet the other day and it hit the floor last night and cracked the screen. Just the glass is cracked, the display itself appears to be fine. Is this just a normal piece of glass? If it is, do you think I can just go to a glass shop and have them make me up a couple? It'd be nice to have a spare for next time. Rick Sent from my iPhone Whose glass screen is protected by a case. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] social
On Jan 19, 2013 7:08 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Hi Kaleb, You have a group of people who want to talk about all sorts of subjects other than Mercedes. Why don't you set up a Mercedes Social List for discussion only and let the members of the group enforce the Mercedes Repair list for Mercedes discussions only?.. Won't work. That's when I joined banned, so it sort of worked. In fairness, if you ignore a certain Washington state resident and posts shorter than ten words, banned is pretty much what banned lite or Mercedes Social would have been anyway. As I recall the political banter on MBZ did stop eventually, and then there was a lot of discussion about OT posting in general. At the time the consensus appeared to be that we wanted OT posting to contribute to the feeling of community, but to steer clear of the things grandmothers block at Thanksgiving dinner - religion, politics, and ribald humor. What I would like to know is, has even one person changed their opinions on I have changed my opinion on many topics due to argumentation - but even if the arguments were 100% effective that doesn't make this the proper venue. 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
Re: [MBZ] OT might be political and scary DBR
I took German in 1999, and the instructor was still going on about this. At that point the man had been dead for 35 YEARS! Is there no statute of limitations on malapropisms? Best, Tim kein Berliner On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 11:09 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I am a little jelly donut! --R On 1/16/13 8:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Good catch. We of a certain vintage remember JFK's charming pronunciation... On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 5:22 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79TD300@**constructivity.netrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Yer not supposed to go to Cuber, and that is not where I am going. --R On 1/16/13 5:09 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Cuber? On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 4:54 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79TD300@**constructivity.netrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: No she and her husband are here visiting (and loving it). G-d forbid I be in Boston, it is 75F/sunny here today and disastrous near Boston. I am headed further south tomorrow, about as far as one can go. --R On 1/16/13 4:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Wow - does that mean you're in Boston now? On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 12:50 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79TD300@**constructivity.netrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I had dinner last night with the woman who put together the binders full of women for Mittens when he was guvnah of Mass. --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/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/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/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] Destroying a 123 was Re: OT GUN definition and They took their ball and when home
On Jan 17, 2013 4:04 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: This is like someone calling your 300TD a pickup truck because you can carry stuff in the back. I knew I had seen such a thing, but ... ouch! There are so many! http://images.google.com/search?q=w123+pickuptbm=isch Warning, your eyes will burn... Best, Tim Doesn't expect this kind of political banter on the main list ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] '93 500e on Portland CL
On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: You don't see these too often. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3536505834.html Eight pictures (6 exterior) and none of the driver's side? -Tim not driving to Portland ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] '93 500e on Portland CL
On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 12:48 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Cassius Clay was born on that day. Muhammed Ali was not. ? http://www.nndb.com/lists/534/000106216/ They list RFK, Jr's occupation as relative. :) Thomas Friedman was born on my birthday. Interestingly, so was the guy who wrote the loan for my Ford, he got me a few extra points. Still hurt to take a loan on an automobile. :/ -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
Re: [MBZ] OT might be political and scary DBR
On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 3:40 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Cool, so any tips for those of us planning to run for office next election cycle? Return to banned, Chris probably has some suggestions. Oh, and never let the voting public know you are a member. :) -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
Re: [MBZ] OT Shoes
On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 10:58 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: -Who always keeps spare boots and socks as part of his first aid bug out bag in the trunk- I keep a change of work clothes (somewhat too big*) in a vacuum storage bag in the trunk, and also a pair of old sneakers. Good for when I need to do some roadside work, or find that I have half an hour to stop by the junkyard, or it is a nice day and I want to take a run but not stink up the whole building when I get back. *Too big because I can slip the pants over my work pants and hopefully not destroy them, but not so big that I can't change into them if there is a restroom near. :) Best, Tim wears 13 4E in most brands, hint hint... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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: RKBA
On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 12:38 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.comwrote: On Jan 15, 2013, at 8:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah - what gives? I thought we were protected from this sort of OT stuff. After-the-fact Kaleb can ban (and has). He doesn't proactively ban people who might cause problems in the future, and that's as political as this post will get. :) The Ruger link does appear to be strictly political, so I'm inclined to agree with Jaime that it would be more appropriate to banned even though it was marked OT. We have a gentleman's agreement about no politics, and no cursing. No written rules, that I am aware of. We should probably add to that agreement, no attachments larger than 100mb. Attachment limit needs to be enforced, otherwise newbies won't know until they have broken it. If anyone is still downloading mail for offline reading (?) then they will have issues with large attachments, even if it is just Rusty sending a video he expects to get linked. Once upon a time I had set up a picture host for a local newsgroup, I suppose we could do the same here. Kaleb has temporarily moderated folks (Mao for example) for cursing and politics, so it's an enforced agreement. :) I suppose whether or not to dispose of Constitutional amendments is political and as such, should be dropped here, and taken up at Banned. When Gary was still here, we did have several good discussions on firearms, if for no other reason, they can be highly engineered mechanically intricate pieces, and we here on this list seem to have an affinity for finely crafted, well engineered things, such as Mercedes, mechanical watches,and, other things. (Imagine that). Agree completely. Best, Tim didn't found anything ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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: RKBA
On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 3:45 PM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.netwrote: We have a gentleman's agreement about no politics... Fair enough. At the time that I posted the link I was not aware of this. If I am moved at any time in the future to share such items I will restrict such postings to Banned. No problem, better now than during election season. :) Speaking of, you should totally post the link to banned. Maybe you can get one of the Europeans to take the opposition. 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
Re: [MBZ] ignition switch wires on 1984 300D turbo and other problem
Can't say it is your problem, but I had the radio and wipers fail at the same time. It was a single fuse, and I remember that it was labeled oddly - neither radio nor wipers. I don't remember if there was any other symptom. Could be wiring but if you have a sheet of spares it might be worth swapping out any old ones. Best, Tim On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Rick Hawkins Java macj...@aol.com wrote: It's hard to know when the wipers quit because i didn't try them after messing with the ignition switch . we went right on to the engine mount i think the engine mount exchange caused little disturbance to very much i only did the driver's side it had been soaked with leaking ATF from the steering and had fallen to pieces thanks xx rick hawkins From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Date: January 14, 2013 10:12:08 AM EST To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] ignition switch wires on 1984 300D turbo and other problem Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com The wipers are switched to the ignition. Did they stop working after the MM change or after the ignition replacement? On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 10:52 PM, Rick Hawkins Java macj...@aol.com wrote: Folks, If you remember, a month or so ago, i pulled the plug off of the back of the ignition switch of Daughter's 84 300D turbo and opened the plug and mixed all the wires up. I opened the plug because the wires are a bit cobbled together and spliced. __**_ 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 GUN: RKBA
On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 12:39 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.froglube.com/roothome.htm Absolutely the best lubricant for the application you seek. I'm sure there are Mercedes Diesel uses for it also.. I will continue to explore them. Since it both lubricates and rejects water AND dust it seems it might be the lubricant of choice for door locks and ignition. I have been using Tri-Flow for some years, originally on sewing machines (where it is better than the real stuff on high-speed parts) but its use has extended to cars and locks and bikes and everything else. The first time I ordered the spray bottle, but there is a pencil/needle applicator in the bicycle section at Wal-Mart that is more expensive but oh-so-much easier to get into those little nooks and crannies. I have used it on my locks, speedometer, sunroof and seat slides, but not on my slide rule. The spray has worked well even without the addition of extra grease, I suppose it probably loosens the old grease - I didn't think it would be a long term solution but it's been a couple years since I've had to reapply. The pencil is liquid oil, it is great for locks but not so great for big surface areas. 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
Re: [MBZ] Civil Engineer Looking for Work - OT
On Jan 8, 2013 6:44 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: yet they squander any opportunity by killing each other in border disputes, civil war, religious disputes, etc. I can't understand Sounds a lot like Germany before Bismarck. My ancestors left Germany 100 years prior. Glad the place worked out for everyone else. In college I had a good friend from Nigeria. He used to get a kick out of telling people that he lived in a thatch hut. If they believed that he'd continue, getting more absurd. The craziest I heard him get was how he had to go outside every morning and, with his bare hands (because he had no metal tools of course), wrestle and hogtie two lions so that his family could eat breakfast. He was a good sport about it, but privately it frustrated him that so many otherwise-educated Americans had why anyone would be proud to call themselves African-American given the supposed culture of Africa. As far as I can tell the fighting and killing has been going on for ever - occasionally exacerbated by Europeans, Americans, Cubans, etc - Slavery was a terrible thing when in place in the US but those who survived seem to be in a better place here than if they had remained in Africa. But I may be wrong ... LarryT 91 300D On 1/6/2013 10:57 PM, G Mann wrote: Take a job in India, gain experience and stay the hell out of Africa.. no matter what. Been there on several projects myself. DO NOT recommend anyone go there. Rich in resources.. and absolutely the most stupid people and governments on the face of the earth.. not to mention the raw exposure to disease, war, murder, and parasites. My last contract was in Nigeria, then Benin. The price for a hired murder there was $20, with a machete. If you wanted it done with a gun, the price was $50, cash up front, of course. Slaves were openly for sale. I ask my native associate what do you do with them? He replied, Anything you want, you own them. Medical care was not present, by any western standard. Oh,, btw.. kidnapping western people for ransom is a favorite pastime, plan accordingly. Grant... AZ... On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 8:33 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I hear that the Chinese are puttin major effort into building infrastructure and good will in Africe - they see it as the next source of cheap labor, when their standard of living rises to an acceptable level. On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 11:06 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: They need all the civil engineers they can get to pull India out of the third world and into the first and a half. Take the job there, get some projects under his belt and move to Africa to spiff that place up. By then he will be senior engineer stock and can return to Amerika to rebuild what the idiots we have taking up space and breathable air in D.C. have allowed to go to pot clay -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Civil Engineer Looking for Work - OT
Sent too soon.. On Jan 8, 2013 7:48 AM, bb...@crone.us wrote: On Jan 8, 2013 6:44 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: yet they squander any opportunity by killing each other in border disputes, civil war, religious disputes, etc. I can't understand Sounds a lot like Germany before Bismarck. My ancestors left Germany 100 years prior. Glad the place worked out for everyone else. In college I had a good friend from Nigeria. He used to get a kick out of telling people that he lived in a thatch hut. If they believed that he'd continue, getting more absurd. The craziest I heard him get was how he had to go outside every morning and, with his bare hands (because he had no metal tools of course), wrestle and hogtie two lions so that his family could eat breakfast. He was a good sport about it, but privately it frustrated him that so many otherwise-educated Americans had ...These quaint views just because he was from Africa. In reality he was from a reasonably-sized modern city, went to a good school, and his father was a pastor in a mainstream Christian denomination. He was one of the best materials engineers I have known; he did a lot of early research on GaAs. Not sure where he is now. Troubled areas get more attention in the news, but you don't believe that Colorado is filled with all kinds of violence against movie goers. Small governments often lack resources to control the populace peacefully; it just so happens (in this and the last century) that a lot of small governments are in South America and Africa. There are a lot of Africans at war and living in terrible conditions, but there are also a lot of Africans living in cities, going to school, having bar mitzvahs, and eating Jello. why anyone would be proud to call themselves African-American ... Best, Tim Feudal-German American (I know there are MBs in Africa but probably this discussion is more appropriately moved to banned.) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 - Porsches
Yep, I am seeing Dr. Husain in 1L. Clearly your memory is better than mine. :) Best, Tim On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 11:03 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I see Dr. Bedlack at Duke Health Center on Moreene RD. Used to see him at main Duke complex clinic 1L, is it? Wilton - Original Message - From: Tim C bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2013 8:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Porsches On Jan 5, 2013 10:08 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, Tim C., do you know 'bout the warehouse in Durham containing the 50 rare and pristine Porsches? I heard some rumors a few years ago, if I remember correctly it's the guy who developed Brightleaf Square. I vaguely recall this came out because he had a couple in front of his house when the Google Maps car went by, I will try to find a link. I am visiting the Duke neurologists on the 22nd, remember the name? Oh, I could fill in the other 2 weeks of a year when I'm not exercising a Porsche from the warehouse by reluctantly driving my MB's; then I could start another Porsche cycle. I think he keeps two out front of his apartment so you might not have to suffer the indignity. ;) Best, -Tim Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 10:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Porsches On Fri, 4 Jan 2013 18:59:33 -0500 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I told 'im to let owner know that I may be available to keep one for 'im on rotation bass to exercise occasionally. One per week would work for me. Yeah, I guess it would work for me, too. Craig __**_ 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/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 - Voice recognition software
On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 10:38 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: En route to Charlotte, NC, coupla years ago, I asked my iPhone to call VIVIAN, my daughter, in Charlotte; instead, my daughter-in-law, STEPHANIE, answered - twice. I then punched Vivian's number manually. You can voice-train Android (Google) voice recognition, so it gets better over time as you suffer through this sort of thing. Not sure how iphone's versions works but Siri isn't really a voice-to-text system like Android uses. That said I was going to recommend your niece/nephew-in-law consider some of the iphone/android software for this. Google's default keyboard has a voice module so it is relatively simple to switch to and from voice typing, and the latest versions (4.0+) are very good. Swype keyboard (also free) uses Dragon technology and is frequently updated. The phone/tablet would also have an integrated camera so they can isolate records, maybe using something like EverNote that can keep information together easily. 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
Re: [MBZ] NA Diesels in higher altitude was Re: Rejuvenating Long Parked Cars
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 11:14 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 22:05:40 -0600 Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: The earlier W115s have vacuum governors -- if you don't floor the pedal, it will regulate for proper fuel for altitude. I believe the NA auto '74 240D (616.xxx) was manual. I seem to recall reading something in the owner's manual about adjusting it over a certain altitude, though I suppose that could have just been a rough adjustment and there was other stuff going on for finer control. The 240D was no rocket, but it would accelerate up every local grade (and there are some decent hills here). I cannot say the same for the '77 300D. However, full throttle overrides the governor. It does lay a pretty good smoke screen! My father used to do this in his diesel Oldsmobile. Interestingly none of my diesels has been so dirty, presumably the ULSD makes it harder to show your disapproval to tailgaters. :) 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
Re: [MBZ] OT - Porsches
On Jan 5, 2013 10:08 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, Tim C., do you know 'bout the warehouse in Durham containing the 50 rare and pristine Porsches? I heard some rumors a few years ago, if I remember correctly it's the guy who developed Brightleaf Square. I vaguely recall this came out because he had a couple in front of his house when the Google Maps car went by, I will try to find a link. I am visiting the Duke neurologists on the 22nd, remember the name? Oh, I could fill in the other 2 weeks of a year when I'm not exercising a Porsche from the warehouse by reluctantly driving my MB's; then I could start another Porsche cycle. I think he keeps two out front of his apartment so you might not have to suffer the indignity. ;) Best, -Tim Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 10:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Porsches On Fri, 4 Jan 2013 18:59:33 -0500 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I told 'im to let owner know that I may be available to keep one for 'im on rotation bass to exercise occasionally. One per week would work for me. Yeah, I guess it would work for me, too. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] )T - Porsche
Indeed, I think you are correct. Vice chair of GSK. I recalled poorly on literally every detail, by the way: http://www.bullcityrising.com/2008/01/pretty-precious.html Best, Tim On Jan 5, 2013 8:33 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I think my neurologist may have been talking about the Ingram Collection in downtown Durham. Just sent 'im a msg to verify. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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 Need propane heater for my garage
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 8:58 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: There's also the two birds, one stone approach. Instead of heating the whole garage with a space heater, why not build a box around the plants and heat it with grow lights? Or, make a generating wheel for the dogs/kids to run at night. You get the generated electricity, their body heat, and the heat output from the composting of their waste to warm the area; they get outdoor-style exercise and valuable experience for a career in government. ...On a more serious note, who goes around killing birds anyway? And, it's not like stones are rare - why does it matter how many were used? Thanks, Tim walking the banned line... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] CL moron of the day
On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 8:00 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: 450SL. It was too nice to say no, original owner just died, always garaged, original paint, etc. I was happy it didn't have ACC II, but I'll Okay, I've got to ask how you keep coming upon these. It seems like every time I turn around you have a new car, low miles, great condition mechanically, where the owner just died and you were able to pick it up for a song. Do you troll obits or have a wise uncle or something? On the other hand, forget I asked. :) 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
Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes.
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up with less time on your back. 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
Re: [MBZ] For Sale: 1995 S500 Coupe
On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 11:54 PM, TE ban...@nc.rr.com wrote: Thanks Dan, but we are not going to let it go for a penny less than $3,000. I've got some local offers at 3, 2.75, 2.5, etc., but thanks for the biggest lowball offer I have received so far. :-) Hey, I offered $300, and to pick it up the very first day. Only a factor of ten and this could all be behind you. :) 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
Re: [MBZ] i know you ALL want a peugeot
You all mostly made fun of my CL ad for the Iveco truck, but i had a buyer for it within about a week for $2500 i doubt if i'll be so lucky with this Peugeot. Looks like it is priced right for March or April. You might have trouble getting that much for it in January, but you never know. Honestly this is the kind of ad I reply to, there are too many wannabe dealers in the area for me to bother replying to people with a bunch of cars that are recently cleaned in the picture - they tend to be folks who are trying to flip, with no knowledge of the vehicle itself, but of course they can't just admit that until they've told you all kinds of incredible stuff. 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
Re: [MBZ] OK - anybody there?
On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 7:51 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: WILTON wrote: Where is the Kirkland nut processing facility? Where are their peanuts grown? Dunno. I hope someone can tell us. The company that Costco contracts might have product to sell that matches the Kirkland product - good stuff, if a bit runny. New Mexico, apparently. http://www.sunlandinc.com/788/html/history.html http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm323824.htm A full list, but for now the FDA has suspended their license to operate so... 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
Re: [MBZ] Lenovo T-61
On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 5:10 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: Grandson gave me a Lenovo T-61 he used through 4 years of college. No p/w is available so he said I'll have to wipe the hd and load my own os on it. My copy of WinXP started loading from a CD but stopped because it could not find any hd's? Could be a partition labeling issue. I would guess this is a security feature installed by the university? Maybe whole drive encryption? Why would they install that on a student's laptop though? And odd that it wouldn't require a password to boot the HDD. Can someone suggest a way to wipe the hd so I can install my copy of winxp? I have used http://sourceforge.net/projects/systemrescuecd/ but any bootable Linux distribution should be able to let you boot, start up gparted or fdisk, and blow away whatever you please, unless there is some kind of hardware integration on the Thinkpads or that particular drive. I went to startup and changed the order with the cd starting first. That allowed my winxp disc to boot until it stopped because it could not find the hd. The hdd diagnostic program takes one minute per gig. Since the installed os boots up every time without problems, I didn't run it. If the diagnostic utility is that slow you might have a bad drive, it would be worth running it overnight just to see. 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
Re: [MBZ] OT chip
On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 4:31 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:19:26 -0800 (PST) Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: Can anyone suggest where to buy, at some reasonable cost, a TI chip BQ24721c? Laptop power control chip. Do a web search for it. Then look at DigiKey or Mouser or Newark or Allied Electronics. Also consider looking for whatever-it-is-from on ebay, maybe someone will have a broken one. 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
Re: [MBZ] OT chip
On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 4:40 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.comwrote: Tim. That would defeat the purpose of learning about BGA repair on an expendable laptop. Old I am, dead I'm not, yet. Just pointing out that ebay has the expendable laptops you are looking for, that have hopefully failed in other ways than yours so you can remove parts from B and put them in A. :) BGAs are harder; I was expecting a power IC to be a TSOP or the like so you would be able to take it off and put it back on without too much trouble. Best, Tim PS ebay also occasionally has such things, interestingly this one is not a BGA but maybe it's what you need? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PCS-TI-BQ24721-BQ24721C-IC-for-NOTEBOOK-CHARGER-A13-/260742327437 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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
On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 3:20 AM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Craig wrote: So the gmail email server accepts relays? Hm ... Not really. It requires authentication. And if you use a non-default From: address it sends on behalf of logged in email in the header. That's why I have two accounts instead of just one. I think they may now allow any send from address but originally that was not working for me. Rich is maybe using the wrong settings for authentication, or else is trying to send from an alternative address but his mail server is overriding from? 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
Re: [MBZ] hardware testing
On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.comwrote: since you have 2 of these you could try replacing parts from one to the other, but the risk is that you'll end up damaging the good one. personally i would just junk the one that doesn't work unless you have a support contract. Agree with Brian, unless you just want to play with it don't waste your time. It sounds like an onboard power, MB, heat or fan issue, honestly; not something you'll be able to replace easily. Long SMART test, and for that matter memtest, probably takes enough time that whatever-it-is heats up and either stops connecting or overheats. I have had similar issues with Dells that were cured (for a few months) by dust cleaning, but since you've tried that... 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
Re: [MBZ] hardware testing
On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 10:58 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: If all the dust is cleaned out and the air flow is good, what would cause it to run too hot if that turns out to be the issue? Its bone stock, not overclocked or anything like that. 1) Bad connection between heat sink and processor/GPU/etc. 2) Fan 3) Fan controller 4) Motherboard 5) Power supply for fan 6) Power supply in general 7) Cat hair 8) Roaches 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
Re: [MBZ] OT ipad email
On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 12:09 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com 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
Re: [MBZ] Volvo diesel?
On Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 11:37 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I know somebody on here has some experience with Volvo diesels... Not diesel, but I enjoyed my '92 940 - it was comfortable and easy to repair. Interior/exterior was pretty good, and mine had been rolled by the PO! With the 4-cylinder gas engine it had the performance of my '77 300D. Well, almost. Actually the 940 was great preparation for driving older MBs, as it had a tendency to lose power at random for a few months before the computer stopped working. I got used to driving with lots of room for turns. Probably should set one up for the kids in a few years. :) The diesels had a relatively good reputation among Volvo drivers, but I seem to recall reading here that they were similar to the BMW diesels of the time. No promise that recollection is correct. This was back in the days of usenet, if you can find an archive for alt.autos.volvo there is a lot of good information. 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
Re: [MBZ] Diesel oil question
On Dec 22, 2012 9:51 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: only ran one analysis on M1 from a 617.962 engine, with similar results. Wait, what? I thought the consensus was that you couldn't get extended change intervals on the 61xs because of carbon? Thanks, Tim Not trolling ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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: bandsaws (was Re: OT: Tonight's big repair)
Worked for me, but slow slow slow. I reposted to https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4pf64n6Qzdpb1BkbkRHWnVrN0U Where it will probably also be slow - it is a big file! -Tim On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 11:58 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Does the link work for anyone? I get a message saying the file is damaged and cannot be opened. Randy On 21/12/2012 4:26 AM, John Reames wrote: I just remembered– Iturra design, and someone has a 2010 catalog up on Dropbox at https://dl.dropbox.com/u/**82359640/Iturra_Design_** catalogue_2010.pdfhttps://dl.dropbox.com/u/82359640/Iturra_Design_catalogue_2010.pdf -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Dec 21, 2012, at 1:09, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: got me a new Buffalo 14 bandsaw for $65 last weekend. Naturally, it didn't work... I think this is going to be a great saw once I get it re-manufactured. My cheapie bandsaw seemed OK, but using it I found that the blade guides were where they really cheaped out. I bought a used Delta to replace it later, and gifted the original away. (Cruddy, but still _way_ better than no bandsaw at all.) -- Jim __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/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/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] Anybody there?
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 5:31 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Well, this time, Daddy (nor Grndad) doesn't have the bucks. That's why he may stay in Chapel Hill, but we'll see what develops. Wow, that's a commute even by Curt's standards! Wouldn't want to sign up for too many 8am classes! Harvard would let him meet and study with other smart people. I don't think I got a bad education at NC State, but I didn't meet a lot of exceptionally brilliant folks. On the other hand, there are much more cost-effective ways to meet smart people. :) Depending on his degree it may or may not be a big difference. Technology seems less driven by the institution, but I know that managers often give preference to their alma mater when hiring upstream. Remember that the Ivy League has access to a lot of money for its students. If they want him to come, they can make sure he has food and shelter, even though he doesn't necessarily have the resources to pay for it on his own. Rich recently made an insightful post to banned about the difference between MIT and his undergrad experience, I'll forward it to you. I would expect the difference between UNC and Ha!vard would be comparable. 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
Re: [MBZ] Warning lights - the continuing saga
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 4:40 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Thats my plan for next week. I don't know anybody right around here does those tests, I'll need to call around and check. It actually doesn't seem like its all that difficult to remove. A rebuilt looks like right on $100 with a lifetime warranty. Both AZ and Advance have active coupons, as I recall, if you are slumming. Check fatwallet. 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
Re: [MBZ] Plates
On Dec 21, 2012 7:38 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I live in NC; I'm part of everyone; 'don't have a gun. I thought, if you had fewer than three generations of provable local ancestry, you were technically just visiting... Best, Tim Also does not qualify ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Plates
Ah! Well then I am corrected in my thinking. So, does your wife have a gun? :) Best, Tim On Dec 21, 2012 8:28 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Well, mine have been here (in NC) for at least 6 who I can name, so the visit is probably over. Wilton - Original Message - From: Tim C bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 8:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Plates On Dec 21, 2012 7:38 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I live in NC; I'm part of everyone; 'don't have a gun. I thought, if you had fewer than three generations of provable local ancestry, you were technically just visiting... Best, Tim Also does not qualify __**_ 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] Anybody there?
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 9:56 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I see that Hendrik was awake while I was out; where's everybody on THIS side? Drove the 300D to work, same as always. Work colleagues, and particularly managers, are well into holiday slack and/or vacation so I can get lots done. :) 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
Re: [MBZ] The Diesels Are Finally Coming to the U.S. (If You’ve Got the Cash)
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 5:46 AM, Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: Funny how the half wit 'journalist' choose to write Diesel without capitalisation and all the commentators followed suit. Ahh no hang on, in the heading Mr lavrinc capitalised Diesel. Ahh well at least he managed to spell Deisel (sic) correctly. OED says that the word is lower-case, though the derivation is from the name. http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/diesel AP Style Guide says to use OED or equivalent. Heading will be capitalized anyway. QED the editor is correct. Best, Tim does not capitalize Diesel when speaking ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 Ford Truck problem
On Dec 11, 2012 10:23 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Any thoughts? Sounds like they could use a lawyer? 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
Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Truck problem
On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 9:41 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: It seemed to drive ok... no rough idling or overheating... just the coolant odor and check engine light. Suzuki called and informed me their the heater core was bad and needed replaced, and it would cost approximately $1200.00. If the gauges include temperature (my E350 does so I assume all Fords do) then he would have seen if it was really low on coolant. And he should at least have an overtemp dummy light. With this description, I would have said the same, I think. Not that I'm a great diagnostician but so far it seems obvious. I would be wondering why a heater core would generate a CEL. When we got home my son indicated the truck was running funny, so I started it up noticed the check engine light was still on, and the truck was definitely idling very rough, and it died after 30-45 seconds. I tried starting it a couple Friend had a Chevrolet that did this, it was his FI computer. I assume the Suz people ran a compression test? Google's never heard of a P4002, Ford's private's appear to be P1xxx. P0402 is EGR. was locked up and would need to be replaced... there was nothing they could do, and I could come get the truck Wait, I thought it would run for a few seconds with low compression? If they say that the heater core failure is a symptom of the head gasket being blown, then they should have checked the head gasket instead of sending you on your way. If they told you that the head gasket was bad and that you would have needed an engine, would you have spent $1200 to get the heater core fixed? The explanation doesn't I am with you so far... make sense. What I think happened is that they failed to fill up the coolant after replacing the head gasket. OR, at I suppose you meant replacing the heater core. I wonder if they filled the reservoir but didn't cycle the heater, do Fords have a shutoff like MBs? In any case, why didn't the dummy light and/or temp gauge go wild on the way home if it was truly starting with low coolant? least they failed to properly diagnose the head gasket. Once they thought it was the heater core, they just stopped It does seem minimal to test-drive the vehicle to temp when you finish working on the coolant system, and stick the pressure tester on it. and didn't do anything else. I would complain and tell them that you want your money back for the heater core repair. They may say that they had time in diagnosing the problem, and they are probably right about that. So, you should Since they flubbed the diagnosis in the first place, I would think it would be worth paying a lawyer (hm, maybe this guy has a friend who might know someone :) to draft a letter for the whole amount. At least around here one hour at the dealer costs more than 30 minutes of legal advice. On Raleigh CL '99 F150s are between $1600 and $2000 so I'm not sure the replacement cost of the vehicle would be worth much more than the amount paid for the core, and I agree the latter would be a lot easier to argue so I think you are on the right track. 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
Re: [MBZ] ATF
On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 6:46 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Dexron-II is the correct stuff for a 300E (1992) slushbox, right? MBWorld seems convinced that it should be IID or IIE, and that MBUSA will sell you III. So take that for what it's worth. Looking at the symptoms of folks who have used III I wonder if the shop replaced the transmission fluid in my 300D with the wrong stuff last time, and that's why I was having all that slip trouble. Guess it's time to DIY it again, it was just meant to be a temporary change to get the mud out anyway. 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
Re: [MBZ] ATF
On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 9:15 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: So Tim, are you saying that people are having problems with Dexron-III as opposed to II? In the thread I read there were some people saying the III would slip where the prior fill did not. It's hard to say whether that's because it was clean fluid and the transmission was worn, or because of the fluid itself. Sounds like IID is the right stuff, if you can get it, but they were saying the dealer was using III so the answer is probably that either will work but the IID is more forgiving. You can get a lot of M1 ATF with the $40 Autozone coupon, by the way, if this car is a keeper... 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
Re: [MBZ] ATF
On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 11:02 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: None of the promotion codes will work for Mobil1 ATF. Mitch is correct; I meant Advance, and bummer on the new policy. My M1 ATF purchase was also a year-ish ago so I guess they got wise to it. :( 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
Re: [MBZ] OT Home phone on the super cheap, $40 upfront , $0 monthly. 3enumeda
On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 7:29 PM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: I came across this article when looking for a cheap homephone solution that outlined using a device from obihai.com. $40 for the box, google voice (which is free) for the in and out bound calls. http://www.obihai.com/**tutorial1.htmlhttp://www.obihai.com/tutorial1.html Now, who know how long google will let voice be free or obihai will be in business or this will continue to work, but I figure for the $40 it will pay for itself in 4 mos. Google said GV would be free through the end of 2012. They will probably announce later this month for 2013. I would be shocked if they started charging in a December announcement but stranger things have happened. Obihai is just a VOIP gateway device with a special interconnect to Google Voice (normal SIP devices don't work). However, it will also run SIP, so even if GV gets expensive or Obi closes and the interconnect breaks, you can still use the box with a regular SIP provider. $40 is not a bad price for the hardware. 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
Re: [MBZ] corn ethanol
On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 7:48 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Actually I think Darwin posited it as survival of the fittest which actually has very little to do with physical strength. ... which is why I prefer (for cars that I would actually drive) '70s MBZs to '70s US supercars. I'm not sure cars get to choose their owners though. The problem today is that we make it easy to be dumb but physically strong. Witness the stupid amounts professional athletes get paid. I think you are wrong here. 1) Smart people on aggregate make a whole lot more than athletes. There are also smart people who are a whole lot richer than any of the athletes they hire. I used to work for the owner of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks [don't hate me Jim :]; he is very smart and not uncommonly strong, and his income made his players' look like minimum wage. 2) Trying to be a professional athlete is like playing the lottery, 99.9% of the players go home poorer than they started. Odds are slightly better for entrepreneurs. 3) Stupid athletes tend to make bad decisions, smart athletes tend to advance. My son recently asked me why Michael Jordan owned the Nissan dealer near my house; meanwhile the showboating players of the time are off playing celebrity pinball to make ends meet. I would have thought Michael Vick was in the stupid boat but now I'm not so sure. Strong and stupid can subsist, but not necessarily thrive, in modern society at least. Albert Einstein never bothered to memorize things like his home phone number... Oh, is that why Edison never called? :) I held my tongue when my son's teacher said, the only way to learn multiplication tables is to memorize them. But it was hard. When we left the room I told son never to listen to her about math, and ask me if he couldn't figure out how to do something. That seems to be working well so far, except the teacher complains that he skips all the steps when he's working on a problem. 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
Re: [MBZ] OT Home phone on the super cheap, $40 upfront , $0 monthly. 3enumeda
On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 4:33 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:15:43 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Remember for all these VOIP services if the internet is down so is your phone... Actually I gather the OBI110 has a line for POTS so you can direct 911 calls to the land line, and others through GV. I don't know if you can be more discrete than that, since I don't have one - yet. :) 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
[MBZ] FS/BO: 615-617, 114-115 Paper Manuals
I am cleaning out the basement and found three paper service manuals for Mercedes Benz models 220D (115.110), 240D (115.117), and 300D (115.114) (UP TO 1976 MODELS). Make me an offer. (The original receipt says the chassis service manuals manual were $25, and the engine manual was $17. It also says the maintenance manual, which I don't have or at least didn't find, was $17.) The three books I have: Service Manual Engines OM 615-617 Service Manual Passenger Cars starting 1968, Series 114-115 Body and Chassis Volume 1 Ditto, Volume 2 These are fairly dense, I'm not sure how much book rates will run; maybe 10 pounds from 27705. Roughly the size and shape of a Priority flat rate box. The Chassis 1 book is in okay condition. Chassis 2 is in three pieces: cover and title page are off, then the binding broke at 42.0. They are not collector grade, but content is fine and usable on those two. The engine book has water damage, and a lot of the pages are sticking together. I have been able to cleanly pull apart everything I have tried, but there is a definite possibility that some content may be destroyed when you try to separate any particular pages. I'm mainly interested in getting them to a better home, I will take the best offer after a few days that covers shipping. 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
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery
On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: From what I hear they are like everything else...made cheap with a big warranty with the company hoping for failures like yours; just out of the warranty period. I buy mine from Wally Mart. Supposed to be made by Johnson Control who is supposed to be good. I have had a few failures in my trucks but I am pretty hard on them at times. Price is usually cheaper and you can't throw a stone and not hit a Walmart these days so warranty claims are usually quick and easy. FLAPS seem to be more money, same warranty, same crap and less store hours and locations to return them to. Along those lines I noticed the Sam's Club group 49 batteries are still about $100 but now have a three year warranty. Much better than the crummy two year warranty I got with the last one, which took five years to fail... 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
Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel wagon
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: I hate it when people complain that their 300D fuel economy is only in the mid 20s mpg. My '77 300D is small, compared to your wagon. I get 21-23 in town, trips generally start cold and go 5-7 miles, tops. I don't think you are way out of line. I get mid 20s if I drive on the interstate for a tank, but I never do that since the van is much more comfortable. Standard economy driving - slow starts, slow stops, over-inflated tires - will help your mileage, but not necessarily the car's longevity. 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
Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel wagon
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I also kept (keep) meticulous records on my cars, so I feel pretty confident about my findings. Speaking of, I am using My Cars on Android to track mileage/repairs/car information. It does a good job and is free, but I would love something that was location-aware and would maintain a list of repairs to do and so on. Any suggestions for other apps to consider? Thanks, 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
Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123 turbodieselwagon
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 2:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: Not sure I am ready for this sort of radical method to improve my fuel economy. Does anyone have possible tweaks (tuneups) that could coax a few more mpg out of the engine? 1) Drive it like you are afraid the glass of wine you left on the roof will tip. It might help to actually leave a glass of wine on the roof for a while, as you get used to driving this way. 2) Avoid stopping. (If your eyes are closed when you drive through a stop sign or stop light you are not only immune to prosecution but it's like being a ghost - it's impossible to get hit. No guarantees on either count. :) 3) Find trucks and follow them very very closely. Like inches closely. You live in DC so nobody should blink an eye on this one. 4) Inflate your tires to 40PSI. I only do one of the four, each should be good for another 5% or so. More suggestions if you search hypermiling. Do not try cold stopping in your Benz. BTW, what's Deuce? A big, slow vehicle that blocks air ramming the front of the car. 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
Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123 turbodieselwagon
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: #1 Only use full-throttle when merging onto the interstate. #2 Find traffic-less sections of the interstate, stop on the shoulder, do full-throttle acceleration up to speed limit (or beyond, if you dare :) ), repeat. This would reduce carbon buildup on the injectors, rings, and valves which could be lowering your fuel econ. To be clear, that might help performance later. For the acceleration tanks it will be horrible. :) Have you pop tested the injectors? Spray pattern, weak nozzle pressure, or uneven pop pressures could lower fuel economy also. True, definitely worth checking mechanical issues and doing some purging, if you aren't using a lot of BioD. How does your other TD do when you are driving it in similar traffic? 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
Re: [MBZ] OM603+107?
On Dec 6, 2012 1:39 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: What about the 90s 5cl OM603? It'd be fun driving a 35mpg diesel convertible :) I thought Loren was going to do that a few years ago? 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
Re: [MBZ] 92 300E Eating Serpentine Belta?
On Dec 3, 2012 1:29 PM, Dan Penoff dan d...@penoff.com@ d...@penoff.com penoff.com d...@penoff.com wrote: thinking that since everything the belt drives is attached to the engine in some fashion it wouldn't affect the belt. You've still got some extra side stress on the belt if the impact isn't being properly dampened. I wouldn't expect it to injure the belt unless it got to jumping, but over six months or a year maybe the stress of getting pushed up the pulleys could add up. The contrary to this is that you'd probably have noticed the mounts were bad, if they were that bad... A burr or offset or loose pulley would make more sense, just trying to think of what else if those don't pan out. 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
Re: [MBZ] 92 300E Eating Serpentine Belta?
On Dec 3, 2012 11:43 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Everything appears to be tight and lined up. No slop in any of the pulleys that I could find. Total guess, but bad engine mounts leading to shake at idle? Or, does son usually drive with windows down in summer? Might the compressor pulley be shaking slightly under load? 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
Re: [MBZ] Warning lights?
I had a 123 oe alternator fail with this, plus the alternator light would come on only when the car was turned off (other lights were off then). Replaced the alternator but it was probably just the regulator. I also have a known ground issue, but that took it back to normal at least. Best, Tim On Dec 3, 2012 4:29 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Any idea why the parking brake indicator, brake wear indicator and low fuel indicator would all come on just randomly? Last night heading home in my '84 190D those three lights came on but not even at full brightness. It was raining and late so I didn't troubleshoot, just grabbed my 240D for today's ride to work. I have two theories... #1. It actually is the brake indicator. I replaced the pads and rotors a couple months ago but didn't replace the wear indicators, maybe one moved and is now indicating. #2. Voltage regulator failure. Which would be a PITA, the alternator is maybe 2 years ~20,000 miles ago... My plan tonight after work is to put the multimeter on the battery which should rule in or out #2. Depending on how that goes I may pull one wheel real quick, I think the driver's side wheel is more likely to be a sensor reading wrong, I think I remember breaking it a little... -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] OT -- a car for the boy
On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 6:07 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I can remember, years ago, somebody racing across DC on a bike against Don Garlits in a car. The cyclist won. It gets cold in DC, at least for someone coming from the Carolinas. They've got Capital Bikeshare but after you've been working for 16 hours you probably aren't fit to deal with it. IMO, as a person who has trouble parking, a classic American sedan is too big to drive in DC. I liked my '94 Mazda well enough, and the '02 Focus was okay. Maybe he could use a small pickup, might be a way to kill two birds with one stone if you have need of a pickup... :) 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
Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again
On Nov 28, 2012 5:55 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: I wonder why the judge reduced the award 80%? Treble damages is a valid punishment that will stand on appeal, an arbitrary number is not. The total went from $2.1M to $640K. In the end they settled and signed an NDA so who knows what the final number was, but at least they stayed out of the rest of the courts. BTW, decent writeup at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liebeck_v._McDonald's_Restaurants What are you driving now, Donald? Indeed, but I doubt that will put us back on topic. :) 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
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: cheap, reliable, and will not cost a fortune (or effort) to maintain in the DC area, nor likely be a target for miscreants. He asserted $5k would buy something. [How he arrives at that figure, having no money of his Mazda Protege, Ford Focus, Nissan *. With the advent of CL anything in the $2000 to $4000 range could be okay, as long as you get something small for parking. Sorry, nothing to sell. When we had the van in DC we had serious problems parking, since it wouldn't go into a deck. :/ 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
Re: [MBZ] Snook's car
On Nov 29, 2012 5:36 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: I only got in August. So, it hasn't been that long. Wow. How times have changed. It is driving me crazy seeing it all the time. Its like having a girlfriend that lives next door. Beware the wandering eye! Soon you'll be buying 6.9s off BAT... Hope the family is well? 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
Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again
On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 8:46 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: You have to love this guy... http://www.torinfo.com/justforlaughs/coyote_v_acme.html We watched Hot Coffee last night. Ironically we started just as you were posting this. :) Hot Coffee is a better discussion for banned, but if you have never thought about binding arbitration or tort reform then it is worth watching. 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
Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again
On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 12:48 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: BUT . . . . Would you buy coffee from a place that did not keep it hot? Do you not think that an adult knows or ought to know that hot coffee should not be spilled in one's lap? Do you not think that when one does spill hot coffee in one's lap, that one should assume the fault unless one is bumped or in some other manner caused by someone else to spill the coffee? Especially when it is in a drive through line. How is McD's supposed to prevent someone driving a car from spilling coffee once the cup is handed over? Do we put childproof caps on the cup so one cannot drink it in the car? It is questions like this that inspired the person to create the documentary. It not only covers the McDonald's coffee case but several others as well, with a larger eye to the political concept of tort reform. Binding arbitration was almost an afterthought, but I hadn't thought about it as much so it stuck out to me. Politics are US centric but obviously the concepts may be generally interesting. The filmmaker did interview the family of the woman who was injured, some graphics too if you're into that kind of thing. I knew going in that the press reports on the McDonald's coffee case were only loosely based on reality, but it's one thing to know that and another thing to hear about it from the woman's survivors. If the coffee is handed to one, and the person at the window says don't worry, the coffee is not hot enough to hurt you if you spill it on your lap is one not most likely to complain that one only drinks hot coffee??? I don't drink coffee, but if they hand me a cup of boiling Diet Coke it is definitely going back. :) The world is becoming a wierd place. No one wants to assume any fault at all for their own actions. Accidents are unfortunate and sometimes people get hurt but very often it is their own fault. In NC I would not expect her to have been awarded anything, even medical costs, because the jury found that she was 20% at fault. They didn't mention contributory negligence in the documentary, I'm not sure how many states are still set up that way. Should I sue the folks who built the stairs that I slipped on last week? I have only lived in that house for 31 years. I know those steps are narrower than I would like them to be and I need to be extra careful but I still managed to slip. Whose fault is that if not mine? Depends, how many people have slipped down your staircase in the past few months? Would you say there is something wrong with your staircase; maybe several of the boards are loose, or half the steps are missing? Let's say the biggest single source of accidents in the house is that staircase, you and your visitors have a history of hundreds of falls a month down the staircase, and you have never bothered to do anything about it even though you were completely aware of what was going on. Not sure the folks who built the staircase would be liable, but you might be (which, by the way, is obviously not the reality of your situation - hope you are feeling better :). Randy who is probably not a very typical lawyer Well, not a typical American lawyer at least... Best, -Tim is never happy to go to court and this is completely off topic, sorry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Ian Frazier Does It Again
On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 1:06 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: But, is there a sign posted in clear view near the stairs that clearly states in English and, maybe, French pour votre amis Quebecois, that, Negotiating stairs can be dangerous, use handrail, do not use stairs in stocking feet, do not run on stairs, etc.? :) I am sorely tempted to put these at the top of the basement staircase, but I think SWMBO is not quite ready for it. :) Also Please verify that life insurance designees are correct before proceeding. 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
Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again
On Nov 28, 2012 7:27 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: I want to say that the plate thermostats are 190-195 on the McD units... The documentary said 190 was in the manual. I also got the idea that the arrogance of the guy from McDonalds hurt them severely. We have some elected and some appointed judges. Apparently the Chamber of Commerce has been spending millions in what have historically been low-budget judicial races, I thought that was an interesting tidbit. I have to admit I don't think juries are always giving appropriate awards, but I'm not sure a political hack of some particular bent would really do a lot better. (Or do now, since so many awards are cropped at the appeal.) Best, Tim Drove a Mercedes today, see that's on topic... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Be Careful Out There
On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 7:51 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Sad to hear that you fell afoul of the laws of gravity. I wish you a speedy recovery Gravity is only a law if you choose to believe in it. thud Ouch! /thud /geocities I told my kids that the only laws they are allowed to break, without discussing it with me first, are generally-accepted laws of physics. I also told them that I will buy them a car of their choosing if they can break one. I am hoping that one day I will have to pay out. :) On Nov 26, 2012, at 2:28 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: Head is ok but ribs are unhappy. If I just sit here all is well but if I move in certain ways I am reminded quickly that I should not do that. Sorry to hear about your mishap, hope you are feeling better by now. Randy who does not like the idea of getting old and feeble If it makes you feel better, SWMBO (who is approximately 30 :) fell down our stairs and into the basement wall a few months back; she wound up with a mild concussion and an awful lot of bed rest over the next couple of weeks. We even have that grippy rubber on the staircase, it just takes one misstep and some weird angles regardless of age. 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
Re: [MBZ] jabbahur...@gmail.com
On Nov 23, 2012 1:02 PM, G. M. Brown g_010143@ g_010...@hotmail.com hotmail.com g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: I sent a note to jabbahursty jabbahur...@gmail.com@jabbahur...@gmail.com gmail.com jabbahur...@gmail.com on 11/17/12 and have yet to receive a response . . . does anyone know if he's still around? He was active on Facebook, might try there. 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
Re: [MBZ] Gl and the deer protection
On Nov 21, 2012 12:29 AM, Hendrik Fay henifay heni...@ozemail.com.au@heni...@ozemail.com.au ozemail.com.au heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: This is what ya need http http://cheezburger.com/6690165504://http://cheezburger.com/6690165504 cheezburger.com http://cheezburger.com/6690165504/6690165504http://cheezburger.com/6690165504 I can't read the signs but it looks a lot like India. If that's so, the tire armor is a pretty reasonable idea. :) Best, Tim Always had a professional driver in India ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Road kill
FYI: http://cap-news.com/story.php?id=200601017 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
Re: [MBZ] 124paradise
On Nov 22, 2012 10:10 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Mama wanted to go back tomorrow but now that the chilluns are here and there is lots of food around and good cycling weather she wants to stay. I'm easy, plenty of provisions, I just have to keep my opinions marginally in check. Off to get in some miles on the 2-wheeler. Duke Forest has lots of great trails that aren't too far out, aren't terribly bumpy, but feel isolated. Should be some good start points on the bike trails site. Bring your GPS if you can get turned around. Also a lot of riding in RTP or the American Tobacco Trail if you want something paved, but it will be more crowded. Sorry we're out of town, hope you have a great time! Best, Tim -R On 11/21/2012 5:59 PM, WILTON wrote: You staying in Paradise for the holiday/weekend, or headed back to Chuckietown? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] 124 license light problem
We're in Myrtle, gas $2.99. I paid $3.61 at an NC gas station along the way, advertised no ethanol (other local prices $3.3x). I think that was the first tank of only-gas the van has ever had. Best, Tim On Nov 21, 2012 5:27 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: In Asheville NC now. Paid 3.99 for diesel here, was 3.75 in Charleston. Today we did chimney rock, lake lure. Star gazing tonight with night vision goggles. Going to try to find a cave with bats for daughter tomorrow. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I am in NC. Crossed the border and gas prices went up $0.26/gal. And all kinds of signs warning of impending doom for doing stuff that is natural and normal. And here in Chapel Hill every other car is plastered with ObamaBiden stickers. Piouses have more stickers for Equality and Diversity and Coexist and rainbows and everything else. Yesterday I creeped in a 20mi traffic jam on I-40, normal afternoon. I presume they would pull me over for any infraction just to get more money to support the socialist paradise. BTW on your license plate deal you need to clean all the contacts with some fine sandpaper, see if that helps. That aluminum or whatever they use gets all goobered up with AlO and won't conduct electrons. --R (who has found solace in a 10% ABV Imperial Amber Ale) On 11/20/2012 5:28 PM, WILTON wrote: Not required in NC. Some cars have 'em, of course, but my 22-year-old and 26 year-old MB's don't. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 4:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 license light problem On 20/11/2012 12:12 PM, Dieselhead wrote: SWMBO got pulled over for no license plate lights on the 87 300D. Bulbs are good. 0 volts between the contacts. Fuses good. ~12 volts from the hot license plate light terminal to the body inside the trunk (but not the lid.) So it appears there is a fault in the circuit to ground. Anyone BTDT? It looks like I can strip the wiring up by the left speaker and ground it to the body there without disrupting a lot. Is there a better place under the mats to check for ground? The car is not rusty. TX car. ___ Do you folks south of the border have day time running lights yet? The gendarmes have been pulling folks over here if the day time running lights are out. A $300 ticket. Not really something that one would think to check on regularly. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Rich Thomas reports
I think the deer were pulling the truck. Obviously on the way to New York for Thanksgiving. For a more complete story of the crash described, http://www.indexjournal.com/main.asp?SectionID=4SubSectionID=40ArticleID=15187 Best, Tim On Nov 19, 2012 10:31 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: So the deer was driving a truck? --R On 11/19/12 7:39 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: In the paper today is a little blurb about an airplane that crashed, caught on fire somehow after hitting a deer that ran across the runway in front of the plane taking off. It sounded like a little rural airport... 172 Hits Truck: Three Killed Three people aboard a Cessna 172 were killed after the aircraft hit a pickup truck on the runway of Knox County Regional Airport near Rockland, Maine, late Friday. Airport Manager Jeffrey Northgraves told Bangor Daily News the 172 was taking off just before 5 p.m. when it hit the front of the truck, which was crossing the runway. The aircraft crashed in bush about 300 yards beyond the runway and caught fire. Bystanders reached the crash site and tried to pull occupants from the aircraft but the fire was too intense. The aircraft was consumed and the registration marks destroyed, complicating identification of the occupants. It was not a local aircraft, Northgraves said. The driver of the pickup was not injured. He has not been identified, but Northgraves said he is a pilot and was authorized to drive on the airport. The vehicle is not owned by the county and the driver is not a county employee. Northgraves said vehicles operated on airport property have to be equipped with a radio monitoring the local frequency but he said it's not known whether there was any radio communication between the aircraft and truck before the accident. The runway was cleared to allow a scheduled airline flight to land about two-and-a-half hours after the crash and an FAA investigator arrived shortly after. RLE __**_ 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
