Re: [MBZ] Seems like a good deal on this Koehler

2021-05-16 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
“Kohler”, not “Koehler”. 4kW will not run your house, not even close, unless you just want a few lights and maybe a TV. -D > On May 16, 2021, at 9:28 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/841449590103549/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Price Of Fuel

2021-05-09 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
As someone involved in the security side of things, I am aware of this incident, which was due to a ransomeware attack. These exploit the ignorance of humans to be successful, which is the weakest part of the whole system. If we relied solely on hardware and software solutions for security we

Re: [MBZ] New Okie Acres

2021-04-29 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Clay, If they’re not set on ND the former Amish farm I posted in the original post might be of interest. I think it was 100 acres with 60 farmable. Big Amish house and related buildings that need some work and most likely electricity run in them. Outside of Wausau, WI, which is about as

Re: [MBZ] Question For Max or Floyd

2021-02-28 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Florida allows plate transfers, so unless an LEO had some kind of “sixth sense” that allowed them to know what was going on with the car you removed the plate from they would have no way to determine your claim to transfer wasn’t legit. Rick, did you contact my shipping guy, Mike? I ask because

Re: [MBZ] Question For Max or Floyd

2021-02-27 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Max or right, most states will sell you a temporary plate for a token sum. However, that means having to make a trip to the DMV, which may be difficult for a number of reasons. What I usually do is take a plate off one of my existing vehicles and registration that won’t need to be driven in my

Re: [MBZ] Initial thoughts of 240D was Re: Instrument cluster Fuse?

2021-01-25 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I have a little chart of the valve arrangement for the OM617 with the order to adjust them in that prints on a 3x5 index card. Print it out, Mark them off as you do each, throw paper away. I can dig a copy out for anyone who wants it, send me a PM. -D > On Jan 25, 2021, at 5:32 AM, Buggered

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-02 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
603s are a lot tougher, believe me. -D > On Jan 2, 2021, at 11:42 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > When I changed the filter in my SD, I did it with the engine warm. > It immediately restarted with the new/empty filter and the idle knob cranked > all the way up. > When it stumbled,

Re: [MBZ] A little patina but otherwise doesn't look too bad 2007 GL450 Mercedes - $5, 200

2021-01-02 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Craigslist, like other online places, don’t like VPNs, so they block the known exit nodes for the services. It’s a minor whack a mole thing, but they do it anyway. We ban employees from using private VPNs for work, for example, because it sets off alarms when someone logs in from Budapest and

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300CD

2021-01-02 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Leather and zebrano. Does have the now very rare cassette holder for the center console. -D > On Jan 2, 2021, at 11:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > What about the interior? If it has leather and a burlwood dash then it's > worth every penny > > On Sat, Jan 2, 2021 at

[MBZ] Get Them Before They’re Gone

2020-12-06 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
https://www.blipshift.com/products/unicorn-iv -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Going home today

2020-11-15 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Good news - that you’re going home. Any idea of how these occurred or what might have caused them? -D > On Nov 15, 2020, at 1:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I should be released from the hospital today. Dr showed me my CT and the > clots were very severe. Said if I had

[MBZ] My Next BaT Purchase

2020-11-08 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1943-sherman-m4a1/ Not sure the driveway can handle the weight, though. Hmm. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

2020-11-06 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Then how do you get apps on an iPhone? No Apple account, no App Store, right? -D > On Nov 6, 2020, at 7:35 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On 2020-11-06 16:54, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Dude, >> It’s called “iCloud”. Set up an account for free with 5GB of storage >> and let

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300e 48K miles

2020-11-01 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
That’s in my neighborhood (Greenwood). Going to be there later this week. That would make a great BaT flip. -D > On Nov 1, 2020, at 4:35 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "I have a very clean Mercedes with an uncommon color combination. It has > 48k original miles. It's had a recent

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now it's the washing machine

2020-10-19 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
PO of my house put one of those in on the main garage door, so I got it by default when I bought the house. The notifications are a little annoying, but the ability to open and close with the app can be convenient when I’m in a car that doesn’t have a remote. Mine is a belt drive, and the

Re: [MBZ] BAT, for those interested in the manly art of flight

2020-09-19 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Coworker at Kohler had one of these that he restored. I got to fly in it a couple of times. Definitely an experience everyone should have at least once. -D > On Sep 18, 2020, at 11:58 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > 3 days remaining on the BAT sale... and $65,000 is cheap in today's

Re: [MBZ] Kleb car at a Kleb price

2020-09-19 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Probably high 60s here in the afternoon with a breeze. Sky was so clear that within a few minutes I could feel I was going to get burned on my face if I didn’t turn occasionally. No filter here like there is in FL. Nippy last night in the high 40s, but nothing a light jacket didn’t cure. Got

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Okie lightning? -D > On Sep 7, 2020, at 9:15 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > It would be a shame if lightning hit that propane tank, being so close to > your rent house and all... Could start a big fire and your empty house might > burn down.. . Terrible to contemplate...

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mini Split AC Units

2020-06-28 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Thanks for all the information, Mitch, appreciate it. My install will be pretty straightforward. Interior unit high on side of interior block (garage) wall, condensor on the outside of same wall, probably 8’-10’ below the level of the interior unit. Around here code requires a precast or

Re: [MBZ] Worth messing with?

2020-04-21 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
$2500 is a good place to start if everything is there and it runs. If it hasn’t been started since 1987 that’s an issue. -D > On Apr 21, 2020, at 7:58 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What is it worth? > >> On 4/21/2020 6:47 PM, dan--- via Merc

Re: [MBZ] Worth messing with?

2020-04-21 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Bummer that the paint is thrashed. Big bucks to sort that thing out. Fun project, though. -D > On Apr 21, 2020, at 7:35 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/539933373383391/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Mr Pagoda wakes up!

2020-04-06 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Pretty much, yes. It’s only really noticeable when you’re sitting still or when you first turn the key on to start. It’s a stock Carter high pressure pump that was a little over $100 when I bought mine. The only hack involved was to block off the overflow line, I think. I’ve got pictures and

Re: [MBZ] Online manual

2020-04-05 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
You need to be more specific, please. Might want to search the archives, too. -D > On Apr 4, 2020, at 5:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Could someone please re-post the link to online repair manuals? > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Cruise Ship v. Navy Ship

2020-04-05 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Take it to Okie Talk if you can’t stay on topic please. You both know better. ListMom/little hitler > On Apr 4, 2020, at 9:31 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > I call dibs on the "funds manager" title... ; > > On Sat, Apr 4, 2020 at 6:21 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Hard top 190SL

2020-03-30 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Early “California Coupe”? -D > On Mar 30, 2020, at 9:51 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Car was not shipped with a ragtop. hmmm. "Pebble Beach" concours resto, > mostly > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-mercedes-benz-190sl-15/ > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Break caliber

2020-03-30 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
How is that? They’ve been spamming the heck out of me lately, or so it seems. -D > On Mar 29, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > This 560SEC has a dragging caliper. It’s a really nice day so I finally > decided to change it. I recall having bought one some time ago

Re: [MBZ] Batteries

2020-03-30 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Nope. There’s one eBay seller who has some “reconditioned” battery packs, whatever that means. I asked for clarification but have yet to get a response. I went ahead and bought a set of 10 cells that were highly rated off a solid (domestic) Amazon seller. Cost me a little under $30 for the set

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mini-Split AC Units

2020-03-26 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I had a nice side business years ago buying and selling electromechanical pins. I’ve often had a couple around the house for entertainment, but like cars, the darned younger people with more money than brains have driven the values up, even for the old EM machines, to the point where they’re

Re: [MBZ] Two Annoying Things That Have Nothing to Do With The World’s Current SHITshow

2020-03-16 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
As for your second issue, a lot of times I’ve found that the seller has sold the item and didn’t keep the confirmation email from CL that has the link to manage the listing. If you don’t have a CL account, it’s a one shot thing. Lose or misplace the confirmation email and you can’t access the

Re: [MBZ] S210 Spark Plugs

2020-03-16 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Yeah, just make sure you buy the right quantity -D > On Mar 16, 2020, at 9:39 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I should change them then. And buy another 24 plugs for the SL... > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Mar 16, 2020, at 9:34 AM,

Re: [MBZ] S210 Spark Plugs

2020-03-16 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Plugs on the M112/3 are required about every 75k-100k. I have service records on this car, so I knew it was due, as well as having looked at one and seen that the electrode was pretty worn. While I expected a difference, more in mileage than actual running, I was surprised at how much smoother

Re: [MBZ] Rescue Critters: was Ok y’all **it just got real

2020-03-16 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Our Country animal shelter is transitioning to a no-kill shelter, and part of the process involving feral cats is capture, spay/neuter and release. They notch the cat’s ear when this is done so they can be identified. It’s working pretty well. Their euthanasia numbers have gone down

Re: [MBZ] Coronavirus Vaccine

2020-03-13 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I’ve heard that women seek your essence. Feeling a profound sense of loss? Group Captain Lionel Mandrake > On Mar 13, 2020, at 2:55 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's a way to poison our precious bodily fluids just like the commie > fluoridation of our water supplies! > > --FT

Re: [MBZ] Source for 124 front lower control arms?

2020-03-12 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Dealership only, and they’re not that much more expensive. Better hurry, though, as some have recently become NLA. -D > On Mar 12, 2020, at 3:20 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Driving the $500 '94 wagon this morning, I realized that the front end is > making too many clunks, I'm

Re: [MBZ] OT: I wonder how this will pan out

2020-03-12 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
We used to have a “Rocketman” on the old lists. A very sage and knowledgeable contributor whose comments often ended up on the “Quotes” page. I have often wondered what happened to him. I don’t believe anyone ever met him in person. -D > On Mar 12, 2020, at 1:40 PM, G Mann via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] 124 central locking system fun

2020-03-12 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
m Wilton's sedan, should be able to swap that in and > have an answer. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 11:09 AM dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Are the pumps on the late W124s a separate unit like PSE pumps on later >> mode

Re: [MBZ] 124 central locking system fun

2020-03-12 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Are the pumps on the late W124s a separate unit like PSE pumps on later models, or the “dumb” kind like the “football” found in W126 models? I ask because the “dumb” pumps don’t have any logic, just a pressure actuated snap switch that reverses rotation, changing from vacuum to pressure and

[MBZ] Gasoline in Diesel

2020-03-10 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Buddy across the street has a late model diesel pickup truck, a Dodge, I believe. He thinks his kid filled it up with gasoline, but is not sure, and if so how much. Is there any way he can test the fuel to see if it’s got gasoline in it, and/or the concentration? -D

Re: [MBZ] Good spots for lunch and dinner in SF

2020-03-10 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Just certain parts. I’ll take the Sierras and most of northern CA (like Redding, Yreka, the northern coast) any time. -D > On Mar 10, 2020, at 2:09 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > If possible, I would prefer never to step foot in Calif again. CA sucks. > > Greg > > -Original

Re: [MBZ] Good spots for lunch and dinner in SF

2020-03-10 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
When it comes to an assortment of ethnic neighborhoods, I think Milwaukee wins hands down. You can stay in an area about 2-3 square miles and hit a good 5-7 different ethnicities. Spread out more and get more. I can recall: Greek Polish Peruvian German Slovak Macedonian (sort of Greek) Mexican

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

2020-03-10 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I made the mistake of buying a whole pork shoulder/picnic at my local meat purveyor a while back to put in the smoker. What I didn’t realize was that it would take 24 hours to smoke! Time well spent, however. Yum. -D > On Mar 10, 2020, at 1:03 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] ML500 saga continues

2020-03-10 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
>> On 09/03/2020 12:10 PM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >> I’m wondering how they avoid cars that have liens on them, that is, do they >> check the VIN with a source that would have information like this, such as >> the state where the transaction took place? >> >

Re: [MBZ] Who wants a real 5 speed 300D?

2020-03-09 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
BaT has a “two minute timer”, that is, anyone placing a bid in the last two minutes of the auction resets the timer until no one bids for two minutes. Pretty much eliminates sniping. -D > On Mar 9, 2020, at 2:59 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've owned several cars without AC

Re: [MBZ] Covid/Tampa/NPR, Whatever

2020-03-09 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
On Mar 9, 2020, at 12:08 PM, dan--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Discussion of topical subject matter is OK, but it tends to devolve into >> the sort of kindergarten playground behavior we’ve been experiencing. If we >> can’t play nice together, people wi

Re: [MBZ] ML500 saga continues

2020-03-09 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Have you got a bill of sale? With that and Vermont you should be able to wash the title. However, I’m wondering how they avoid cars that have liens on them, that is, do they check the VIN with a source that would have information like this, such as the state where the transaction took place?

Re: [MBZ] Covid/Tampa/NPR, Whatever

2020-03-09 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
t; Thanks Dan > Quite a radical idea-mercedes content on THIS list. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On Mon, Mar 9, 2020, 12:24 PM dan--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> This is the List Mom speaking. >> >> Enough of the back and forth carping an

[MBZ] Covid/Tampa/NPR, Whatever

2020-03-09 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
This is the List Mom speaking. Enough of the back and forth carping and personal attacks. My finger is on the moderation button. And please, let’s not try and “slip one in” for good measure. I’ll be looking at time stamps. Back to Mercedes content, please. List Mom

Re: [MBZ] Corona Beer Virus, AKA Boo I scared you

2020-03-09 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Then you haven’t seen a lot of Florida. Northern Florida is one of the largest producers of pulp for paper. While this isn’t a consumable in the way a vegetable or fruit is, it’s agriculture. The area around Tampa, specifically Plant City, is the largest domestic growing area for strawberries.

Re: [MBZ] OT: CV 19

2020-03-05 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
leb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have a meeting with a store that is just south of the airport Tuesday > morning. Might not be there more than a couple of hours, not sure. Might have > most of the afternoon free. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 5, 2020

Re: [MBZ] OT: CV 19

2020-03-05 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Highlands... -D > On Mar 5, 2020, at 10:19 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I may have a few hours to burn while I’m out there. What should I go see? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 5, 2020, at 8:50 AM, dan--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: CV 19

2020-03-05 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I used to ride the cable cars all the time when I lived there. Locals know to go up the block from the turntables where the touristas cluster for hours and just jump on there. Saves waiting around in line. I loved riding the California Street line to Grant. That puts you right at Chinatown,

Re: [MBZ] More avgeek

2020-03-02 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Too bad your AA card can’t do something about the lardass in the seat next to you. -D > On Mar 2, 2020, at 2:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m current sending this email from a CRJ900 on the way to Lubbock TX thanks > to my free wifi from T Mobile with Gogoinflight.

Re: [MBZ] Worth 30000 asking 25000

2020-03-02 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
$2500, maybe. It needs: Paint Rubber (seals) Dash pad Dash wood Upholstery Carpet Tires And that’s just the beginning. I can only assume that the Einstein who came up with this listing was experiencing a severe rectal-cranial inversion. -D > On Mar 2, 2020, at 7:05 AM, Buggered Benzmail via

Re: [MBZ] OT Stocks are on Sale!

2020-02-28 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Heh. I did the same. I cashed out a small amount to retire some debt because the market was so high. Within a week I had recouped my cash out. Now I’m down a big chunk, but as with any “correction”, dip, whatever, it all levels out in the long term. I’m not even remotely close to panicking. -D

Re: [MBZ] Action Required!

2020-02-27 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I see these day in/day out as a part of my job. The poor diction/spelling/punctuation is pretty common across the board. People let their brain “connect the dots” despite realizing they’re so poorly written. You can’t imagine how many times I’ve seen someone who is well educated and

Re: [MBZ] 05 E500 estate sale car ??

2020-02-21 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
M112 and M113 are both pretty robust engines. -D > On Feb 21, 2020, at 1:39 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > M - engine: 113967 30 589940 113.967 M 113 E50 GASOLINE ENGINE > > I think they are pretty stout > > --FT > >> On 2/21/20 1:30 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> I

Re: [MBZ] Ed Ebel

2020-02-21 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Call him or Tom, it’s quicker, but you’re not going to like the answer. serv...@beckerautosound.com If someone before you tried to put the code in wrong several times the watchdog timer will have to run down. It doesn’t matter if the radio is powered down or not, that doesn’t affect the timer.

Re: [MBZ] W124 300D alternator replacement?

2020-02-14 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Won’t it fit in a Priority Mail flat rate box? At best that would set you back $20. -D > On Feb 14, 2020, at 1:57 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > You've got a two pronged problem, its relatively heavy for its size and you > need to ship it pretty far. This is one of the reasons

Re: [MBZ] OT: IP Cams, WAS W124 300D alternator replacement?

2020-02-13 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I have a fish tape. Ideally, I wanted to run the cable inside the aluminum soffit to the center of the garage (soffit) and then do a straight shot (right angle to front of garage) from that point across the garage to the utility room where my data frame is located. Getting the soffit open was

Re: [MBZ] Desperately need a W123 driver's door or door shell

2020-02-13 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
What about that place in Oregon that parts out old diesels? The one that Pierre ranted about. Can’t recall the name off the top of my head. -D > On Feb 13, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I did call but theirs is quite rusty so no go. > > On Wed, Feb 12, 2020

Re: [MBZ] Commiefornia

2020-02-11 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Bad enough that he’s in Fresno. Could be worse, I guess. Could be in Stockton. -D > On Feb 11, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > It depends on what else is in the area and what else is going on at the time. > The most I ever paid was $700/night at a Radisson on 32nd

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

2020-02-09 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Most importantly, practical application. Being able to relate the activity to a known process or skill (I believe) makes it that much easier to learn and understand. -D > On Feb 9, 2020, at 4:12 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Perhaps it is the combination of time spent reading /

Re: [MBZ] OT - 1950s Cultural Question

2020-02-08 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
It wasn’t what was going on there, it was that the place would be jammed with doctors, lawyers and bankers. -D > On Feb 8, 2020, at 4:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Why - what was gong there? I bet it wouldn't shock us today. > >> On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 7:12 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

2020-02-04 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Shingrex is the vaccine of choice according to my internist. I’m not sure if they even offer the “old” vaccine. Randy, while our insurance system is flawed, nearly all insurers cover preventative care 100%, such as immunizations and annual physicals. There can be limits, as there once was for

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

2020-02-04 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I forgot to add that regularly “windmilling” the arm where I got the shot definitely made a difference. It’s still sore but nothing approaching what it was like with the first shot. -D > On Feb 4, 2020, at 7:57 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Last night was not fun. For whatever

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

2020-02-04 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Last night was not fun. For whatever reason I froze to death all night long despite having a massive blanket on top of the covers. I had to get up twice during the night because I had drank a boatload of water in the evening. When I got up, I was frighteningly thirsty. I had my regular large

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D motor/engine mount replacement

2020-02-04 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I’m pretty sure they should have a notch in them that indexes in a pin or square sort of projection on the top of the mount. Be sure to get them aligned before you lower the engine onto the mount. -D > On Feb 4, 2020, at 12:20 AM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hello everyone. > I

Re: [MBZ] OT cost of living in Seattle

2020-02-04 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Without going into the details, nor addressing the political aspect of this, Ronald Reagan was pretty much the one who ditched government sponsored resources such as the ones you mention. In fairness, it wasn’t totally an effort to get government out of the business of caring for the indigent

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

2020-02-03 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
In my case there was no callback, it was incumbent upon me to schedule the second time. But I got mine at Walgreen’s as my internist has had a hard time keeping it in stock. The bulk of the practice is and has been geriatric patients for some years, so they do a lot of immunizations. They have

Re: [MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

2020-02-03 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
FCP does drop ship from distribution warehouses all over the country for some parts. I just got some Lemförder M112 motor mounts and transmission mount and they came next day from warehouse in Miami. And that was with my free shipping. I would agree that FCP does not have the granular selection

Re: [MBZ] Meth is the drug of choice in higher-end communities too

2020-01-28 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
That’s actually a pretty realistic ask for that car. -D > On Jan 28, 2020, at 10:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/584937572349134/ > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

2020-01-28 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I call these “appliance colors”. They resemble industrial grays and other colors that were popular in the late 50s and early 60s. Some I like, others, not so much. -D > On Jan 28, 2020, at 8:26 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Most houses today are moving to a mix of grey and

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 (M104) No-Start

2020-01-26 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Oh, yeah, I always forget about the FPR. I be.ieve it’s under the right rear seat. -D > On Jan 26, 2020, at 8:23 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I think it does, need to learn my way around this engine. No idea where that > is, beyond somewhere on the engine, front or rear. > >

Re: [MBZ] Dickish commenters on 500SEL

2020-01-24 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
It did. -D > On Jan 24, 2020, at 2:40 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-mercedes-benz-500-sel-8/ > > I thought 1992 W140 came with disposable wiring? > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Herbie Rides Again

2020-01-23 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Yes, the Bosch 009 upgrade. Quite popular at the time, and a nice performance boost. -D > On Jan 22, 2020, at 9:41 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I had a '63 beetle, black, with the big sunroof. Single carburator, but I did > have the Bosch mechanical advance distributor. > >

Re: [MBZ] Political positioning RE: wind turbines

2020-01-22 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
And I would add that everyone, for the most part, has played nicely with this topic. Hence the lack of a need for me in inject List Mom “reigning in” requests. It’s nice when we can discuss contentious topics and things don’t devolve into a battle of sorts. That’s the way it should be. Most of

Re: [MBZ] $500 Wagon Update, CE light is on now

2020-01-22 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Of all the CPS failures I’ve seen, only one threw a CEL. -D > On Jan 22, 2020, at 8:59 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm not sure it even has an OBD port, I think is has the proprietary MB > diagnostic port. I've got some learnin' ahead of me... > - > Max >

Re: [MBZ] Watch Out Dan & Manfred!

2020-01-22 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
No iguanas here, that’s a strictly South Florida thing. Far more temperate up my way. 36F this morning. People will be bundled up in parkas and multiple layers today. Weenies. -D > On Jan 22, 2020, at 8:53 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Tree chicken > > --FT > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] OT - RIP - Neal Peart

2020-01-10 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Yeah, the whole story about him just taking off after their deaths is really sad. Apparently, Geddy and Alex heard little from him the whole time and were really concerned about the band ever getting back together. I heard some really wild stories about them from their crew about when they

Re: [MBZ] OT - fires

2020-01-10 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
des > wrote: > > I liked the scenery and the fishing. I've done the Inside Passage cruise > quite a few times. All awesome, but don't want to live there. > > Greg > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of dan---

Re: [MBZ] OT - fires

2020-01-10 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
While I’m no expert, having worked all over AK off and on for eight years, I contend that anyone who lives and remains there for more than a year has got some sort of weird affinity for the place. As I’ve stated before, I was told by more than one of the locals that people who came up from the

[MBZ] FCP Euro Free Shipping

2020-01-09 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Placed a couple of orders in the last week for E320 stuff, as I need to get caught up on the wagons maintenance. I ordered a set of spark plugs a while back, then it occurred to me that I need to do engine mounts, something that makes replacing spark plugs a real piece of cake. Getting them

Re: [MBZ] OT - fires

2020-01-08 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I’m pretty sure Hendrick is alive and well. I’ve seen him pop up on the veteran’s FB group once in a while as well as on OZBenz, John’s MB forum. -D > On Jan 8, 2020, at 4:26 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yea we took them to outback. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 8,

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

2020-01-08 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Our VDI environment is non-persistent VMs for the most part. Use it, toss it. -D > On Jan 8, 2020, at 11:10 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was going to say "we don't support video editing from a VM" but actually we > do. Go price an nVidia Tesla v100, I'll wait... > Now you see

Re: [MBZ] OT - Fun with Water Heaters

2019-12-31 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Sort of. Because the market is very active here (2nd highest increase in home prices nationwide) we’re going to go with a fixed price broker. $400 will get us a year on MLS and full support from the brokerage as far as managing the listing and advice on pricing and comps. While we could

Re: [MBZ] You think 123 prices are crazy?

2019-12-30 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I’m no artisan, that’s for sure. -D > On Dec 30, 2019, at 4:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > The schlub is the guy who watches the artisan doing the actual restoration > work. > >> On Mon, Dec 30, 2019 at 4:30 PM dan--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> I wil

Re: [MBZ] OT - Fun with Water Heaters

2019-12-30 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Time to make a Lowe’s trip in the morning with a 10% off coupon and buy another hybrid water heater like the one I put in at the old house. Yeah, they’re $1200 new, but cost about $100/year to operate. A comparable standard resistance element water heater costs around $400/year, so the hybrid

Re: [MBZ] You think 123 prices are crazy?

2019-12-30 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I will say that documenting a job like the Finnie is a bit of a PITA, you get used to incorporating it into the process. I like doing it as I enjoy sharing the work with others, plus it gives me reference points if I need to return to a particular job or repair validate my work or check against

Re: [MBZ] Axle boot replacement

2019-12-20 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Unless someone recent.y got one, probably not. I asked earlier this year and came up empty. -D > On Dec 20, 2019, at 4:10 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does anyone have the tool to put on new boots on axles? Or the link to that > company that sells one and blue super

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

2019-12-20 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
If you do tear into it, go the kit route and swap both elements out. If you don’t the old one will fail in a week or two, guaranteed. -D > On Dec 20, 2019, at 2:46 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > So it looks like drain the tank again and pull the lower element and clean or >

Re: [MBZ] Poos should buy this one for his new big garage

2019-12-20 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
edes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> The fun is in the hunt! >> >> --FT >> >>> On 12/20/19 11:11 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >>> I recall this one from the last time around. Nice car, but lots of work >> done on the body that would concern me for the

Re: [MBZ] Poos should buy this one for his new big garage

2019-12-20 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I recall this one from the last time around. Nice car, but lots of work done on the body that would concern me for the long run. I’ve got my eyes on a 1966 gasser that a guy has had on CL over by Orlando for awhile. It started at $12k and several months later it’s down to $9k. The seller is

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

2019-12-20 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I’ve mentioned this previously and it’s probably not an option for Kaleb, but around here Spectrum (Charter bought out Brighthouse and this is their new name) piggybacks on VZW for $14/month for 1Gb or $44/month for unlimited data. You can BYOD for newer phones (iPhone SE or 6s is the oldest

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

2019-12-20 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Here’s the straight poop from someone who was involved heavily in the buildout of both AT and Verizon’s cellular networks: Both carriers have the highest number of cells nationwide of any carrier that is a primary, with Verizon having the most. All the others, save Sprint, are piggybacking on

Re: [MBZ] OT: Winter tires

2019-12-19 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
No question. A set of Nokia Hakkapelitas can’t be beat. -D > On Dec 19, 2019, at 9:48 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Weight is also a big help. 200# of sandbags is a start. > > For really slippery days, nothing seems to beat about 3500# > of camper in the back of the truck. > >

[MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

2019-12-19 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
As I get things sorted at the new house, I purchase new products, some quite substantial and/or expensive. I have expectations that these products be well designed and built, some of the criteria I use to make my purchase decision. I’m questioning the competence of some major manufacturers

Re: [MBZ] OT - AK data point

2019-12-18 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
>> There are quite a few Chinese in Peru too, "Chifas" as they are known, >> and the restaurants are pretty good. I don't know what brought them >> there in the past. And the Chinese have lately become big donors to >> Peru, building all kinds of stuff. >>

Re: [MBZ] OT - Who Has Direct HVAC Experience?

2019-12-18 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Follow up: AC guy just left. Nothing I did disturbed things, it was pure chance. “A” coil has leaks and the system has leaked down to the point where the low pressure switch won’t engage. Looks like the coil is warranty but I’ll have to cover the labor. Easy R as the unit is right in my garage

Re: [MBZ] HF click torque wrenches

2019-12-18 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Don’t buy a HF inch pound torque wrench. I don’t like the way they click (or don’t). The click doesn’t seem to be very positive. When I did the injector reseal on the W211 I needed a 1/4” drive torque wrench that would do 7 inch-pounds. I got this one and was very pleased with it:

Re: [MBZ] TV's

2019-12-18 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
I came rally close to going OLED when I bought a new TV earlier this year. I realize they punch everything up in the stores, but across the board they were definitely better as far as picture quality. I’ve got a 55” plasma that we took out of service because it was ghosting slightly in one

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