Re: [MBZ] OT: Browser that's a close approximation of IE page displays?

2006-01-20 Thread dave walton
My experience has been that the 10% who refuse to run the Microsoft browser will account for 90% of your customer service problems. -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 1/15/06, Lee Einer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am suprised that you lost IE on a Windoze system. I mean, I am surprised you were

Re: [MBZ] Premium Gas or Not?

2006-01-20 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Look in the owners manual and all will be revealed. The problem is that low octane fuel will make the engine run like poo because the thing will retard itself to compensate and therefore you will have less power and higher fuel consumption. I run my 230E on 95 octane (over here 91 is standard

Re: [MBZ] mistakes ... now OR gas rant

2006-01-20 Thread Jim Cathey
fit in right for the cutoff to work (however it works) - I've observed some motorcyclists holding the nozzle at odd angles etc I also seem to remember something about the law being amended on safety grounds with Bikes are too hard for the usual MPJ to be able to figure out the nuances of

Re: [MBZ] Premium Gas or Not?

2006-01-20 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Not only power but mileage as well. 87 is cat wee not fit for Benz consumption. It has to be remembered that Merc engines are build well and need good food to do well. If you want to cheap out buy a cheap brand car. By the way, the later engines are self adjusting as far as timing goes so there

Re: [MBZ] OT: Browser that's a close approximation of IE page displays?

2006-01-20 Thread Peter Frederick
Not to start an argument, but the reason non-IE users have trouble is IE/Microsoft -- they are almost as bad as Apple for strange implementations of standards. This is not an accident, but deliberate attempts to prevent anyone else developing a usable product. I don't use IE for several

[MBZ] MBCA Route 66

2006-01-20 Thread Howard Fulford
Anyone need a navigator for the MBCA Route 66 drive ? Howard Fulford Bath England 190E '89, 137658 miles

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Correction, was the Ritter/Easley list. Is now the Ritter/van Cleef list. Also I was not booted but left voluntarily (in protest) just in case anyone cares. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Premium Gas or Not?

2006-01-20 Thread Peter Frederick
My rule of thumb on the octane issue is thus: If you have KE-Jetronic and no knock sensor, do NOT use anything but premium on the highway. Midgrade is OK around town, but you really need the knock protection on the interstate as the engine cannot retard the ignition timing if it knocks.

Re: [MBZ] Sprinter Registration...

2006-01-20 Thread Christopher McCann
i plan to buy one in the future - 3-4 years. You can buy the kit for the do-dads. I mentioned this to a friend and he asked me how it would be titled and I didn't know, so I asked. I imagine it would be Dodge if Dodge and Fliner if fliner, but that might be funny if you get pulled

Re: [MBZ] Bimota?? (was: Wheel Upgrade?)

2006-01-20 Thread BimotaBiker
Dave, My 1997 Bimota YB-11 that just turned over 4000 miles last fall will be up for auction on Ebay in tyhe next month or so. When my wife and I ride, we take my Bimota Mantra because it is more comfortable for her. If your interested, or know someone who is, let me know. Sincerely,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2006-01-20 Thread David Brodbeck
Jim Cathey wrote: generator. It was incredibly big and loud, appealing. I never understood the 400Hz aspect of aircraft power but there you go. I think it has to do with smaller, lighter magnetics. Yes, exactly. The amount of core steel you need in things like transformers is

Re: [MBZ] Sprinter Registration...

2006-01-20 Thread David Brodbeck
Luther Gulseth wrote: if a male dresses in female clothes, applys makeup, and looks female, is he really female? That's actually a pretty complicated question, if you delve into it far enough.

[MBZ] 190DT Head Gasket

2006-01-20 Thread frederick w moir
Hi, All. I'm planning on doing the head gasket (to music wearing funny blue clothes) on my '87 190DT this weekend and I've a few question to ask about what i may find:- 1. Turbo oil supply, is it just remove and replace? 'o' rings? No suitable o-rings in gasket set or midget gaskets either.

Re: [MBZ] tinting question

2006-01-20 Thread David Brodbeck
Christopher McCann wrote: 35% is the max for front two windows in Missouri - other windows can be as dark as you want. 1. will it interfere with the rear defrost? (good shop is doing the work) It shouldn't. I even have a piece of that static-cling type tint film in my rear window

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Hans Neureiter
Baylor, extremely babtist. On 1/19/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's the Ritter/Easley list. Started by Stu Ritter Richard Easley and based at some University id TX, I think. Jeff Zedic Toronto ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts

Re: [MBZ] OT: Browser that's a close approximation of IE page displays?

2006-01-20 Thread David Brodbeck
Peter Frederick wrote: Not to start an argument, but the reason non-IE users have trouble is IE/Microsoft -- they are almost as bad as Apple for strange implementations of standards. This is not an accident, but deliberate attempts to prevent anyone else developing a usable product.

Re: [MBZ] Premium Gas or Not?

2006-01-20 Thread mykd1
Hey Peter, I've always found that a good rule to follow regarding octane is the higher the engine compression the higher the octane. High octane fuel burns slower which allows for a more complete combustion. Most engines with a 10-1 or higher compression require higher octane fuel because it

Re: [MBZ] tinting question

2006-01-20 Thread BillR
Some personal experience - Moderate tint on the wife's car made it near impossible to back up at night. A decent tint job is very helpful down here in the sun belt, but can be a danger also. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD EM 270k 2001 I30 Hers 72K 1996 Sentra 262k -Original

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread LT Don
I might try, but my income level is WAY below the norm there and my only Benz is a '77 240D. I do however have a B.A. from God's Military Academy so I might be shown the secret handshake. On 1/19/06, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those who want to try, or try again, as the

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread LT Don
I see their Baylor and raise them four years at www.bju.edu! On 1/20/06, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Baylor, extremely babtist. On 1/19/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's the Ritter/Easley list. Started by Stu Ritter Richard Easley and based at some University

Re: [MBZ] tinting question

2006-01-20 Thread Bob Rentfro
Gotta make sure whatever you do it's within the law. Here in AZ you can have limo tint on everything except the drivers and passengers window (I think) Bob Rentfro '77 200D 148K '01 VW Beetle TDI 61K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Chuck Landenberger
It's Baptist... I'm not one, but SO WHAT? On Jan 19, 2006, at 6:06 PM, Hans Neureiter wrote: Baylor, extremely babtist. On 1/19/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's the Ritter/Easley list. Started by Stu Ritter Richard Easley and based at some University id TX, I think. Jeff

[MBZ] someone knows this

2006-01-20 Thread Hans Neureiter
I need to trouble shoot my fuel gauge/sender on the 126. Reads full at full tank and a little below 1/2 when the reserve light comes on. What are the specified resistance values at the full/empty positions of the sender. It's in Job 54-269, which is not on the sorry MBFSM CD. -- Hans Neureiter,

Re: [MBZ] ribs

2006-01-20 Thread OK Don
Did you collect the grease from their fryers while you were there? On 1/19/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: m, barbeque ribs make for a damn good lunch! Luther -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or

Re: [MBZ] tinting question

2006-01-20 Thread Christopher McCann
Bob, right. that was the first sentence, but maybe not clear. I checked up on that. 35% in front (obviously not the front WINDSHIELD) and no regulation on the rest of the windows. Chris Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gotta make sure whatever you do it's within the law. Here in AZ

Re: [MBZ] Oregon gas

2006-01-20 Thread RELNGSON
Since I never buy Oregon gas because of the we-pump-it rule, I was apprehensive when I decided to tank up in Ashland, coming from Sacramento in MY 944 (pic on Frappr) about three years ago. The attendant came out, took one look at the car, and said You can fill it yourself. RLE

Re: [MBZ] tinting question

2006-01-20 Thread Christopher McCann
it's a trade off between keeping the car cooler/lesss work for AC, etc and safety. Kinda tough call. Chris BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some personal experience - Moderate tint on the wife's car made it near impossible to back up at night. A decent tint job is very helpful down here

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Jeff Zedic
Umm, sorry I'm not familiar with these religious universities. What is BJU? Is that the religious/philisophical school?? (Brigham Jung University?) Jeff Zedic Unedumacated in Toronto

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Bob Rentfro
Chuck added: It's Baptist... I'm not one, but SO WHAT? And, on Jan 19, 2006, at 6:06 PM, Hans Neureiter wrote: Baylor, extremely babtist.[sic] There certainly more hardcore Baptist schools out there... Eventhough Baptists don't do it, I think those guys require you genuflect before you

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Hans Neureiter
Chuck; you not get to go to Baylor, THAT'S WHAT. On the upside, you can still say 'Hi' to me when we run in to each other at the liquor store (Baylor boys don't recognize each other there). On 1/19/06, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's Baptist... I'm not one, but SO WHAT? On

Re: [MBZ] R/E list doings

2006-01-20 Thread RELNGSON
Boy-howdy they were uptight..always felt like I was in church... I remember the time Easley got all swole up and red when someone made a crack about Oral Roberts. A fine gentleman. RLE

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cat Stories

2006-01-20 Thread OK Don
OK guys - enough with the cats already. This is the MERCEDES list, not the CATerpillar list when WE get off topic, and onto animals, WE talk about MOOSE! Get back on board! Tomorrow is Moose Friday - -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cat Stories

2006-01-20 Thread mykd1
I'm jumping in on this too being a long term ASPCA member and the belief that killing pets is about as cowardly as anyone could get. some people are just sick 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cat Stories

2006-01-20 Thread Hans Neureiter
Do mooses like antifreeze? On 1/19/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK guys - enough with the cats already. This is the MERCEDES list, not the CATerpillar list when WE get off topic, and onto animals, WE talk about MOOSE! Get back on board! Tomorrow is Moose Friday - -- OK

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Head Gasket

2006-01-20 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Jan 19, 2006 at 07:59:58PM -0500, frederick w moir wrote: Hi, All. I'm planning on doing the head gasket (to music wearing funny blue clothes) on my '87 190DT this weekend and I've a few question to ask about what i may find:- 1. Turbo oil supply, is it just remove and

Re: [MBZ] Diesels are uncool?

2006-01-20 Thread OK Don
Yes - that's the same guy. And he's the one who drove a new Audi V8 Diesel 800 miles on one tank of fuel, getting right at 40 mpg, to prove that the big powerful car is also efficient. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6784354703472305949q=audi+v8+diesel On 1/19/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] ribs

2006-01-20 Thread LT Don
He didn't say that the ribs were NOT cat ribs, did he? On 1/20/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you collect the grease from their fryers while you were there? On 1/19/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: m, barbeque ribs make for a damn good lunch! Luther -- OK

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D w/stick and today the brake pedal pressure got really stiff

2006-01-20 Thread Loren Faeth
Yes The easiest way to determine which is to unscrew the line going to the brake booster and start the engine and see if you have vacuum. Alternately, you can separate the tube at the first junction and plug in a vacuum gauge. If you have vacuum, than the booster or something else in the

Re: [MBZ] OT:email hosting

2006-01-20 Thread LT Don
Yea ... Apache running on Linux maybe? It is a no-brainer (as demonstrated by my putting up pages). On 1/19/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm open to suggestions for an email hosting website. I need 5-15 individual email accounts and don't have to have more than 100MB inbox

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Bob Rentfro
Bob Jones U in one of the Carolinas Bob R - Original Message - From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 6:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances Umm, sorry I'm not familiar with these religious

[MBZ] 190DT Redux

2006-01-20 Thread frederick w moir
Kevin. Thanks for the info, I have all necessary tools. The hollow cam was a surprise, will be extra careful. Fingers and toes crossed. ( to match my eyes!) TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Desel woes, it's always something! (Joan Rivers)

Re: [MBZ] OT:email hosting

2006-01-20 Thread Rich Thomas
My son's friend has a business doing IT and hosting, can make you a good deal -- he resells some big outfit's services, so it is not flybynight (though it does work at night). I use a $96/yr hoster, good service, was recommended by a lister a year or two ago. iPowerWeb is the name. My son's

Re: [MBZ] #17 head and the death of a wayward #14

2006-01-20 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Jan 19, 2006 at 07:53:10AM -0800, Zeitgeist wrote: Finished pulling the #14 last night. Big time fissure in #5 cyl, between the prechamber and exhaust valve--no residual soot buildup, unlike the other cyls and coolant beads on cyl walls. I caught it just in time. The head had major

Re: [MBZ] Sprinter Registration...

2006-01-20 Thread Loren Faeth
I like McCann's McVann better At 07:33 PM 1/19/2006, you wrote: If you have any more daughters, you will require a Sprinter just to take them to mass! You can paint a name on the front: Chris's Short Bus. On 1/20/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i plan to buy one in the

Re: [MBZ] Transportation

2006-01-20 Thread RELNGSON
1992 Olds 98 Regency 121K FOR SALE CHEAP One thing to be said for cars like this one is that no matter what happens to it, it doesn't matter one damned bit. Absolutely no social status due to it's invisibilty. And if it gets smacked, fix the damage and life goes on. No worrying about o,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cat Stories

2006-01-20 Thread OK Don
They are anti-freeze -- notice where they live? On 1/19/06, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do mooses like antifreeze? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply

Re: [MBZ] Sprinter Registration...

2006-01-20 Thread LT Don
You STILL at work? I think I can safely say that you're not away from home doing God's work at the moment. (?) Go home, my son. We have had this conversation before. By the way, bring your TD on up to me, ok? On 1/20/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: EXACTLY why I will need a

Re: [MBZ] tinting question

2006-01-20 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Jan 19, 2006 at 08:14:16PM -0500, BillR wrote: Some personal experience - Moderate tint on the wife's car made it near impossible to back up at night. A decent tint job is very helpful down here in the sun belt, but can be a danger also. The black truck (87 or 88 K30 crew cab dually)

Re: [MBZ] ribs

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, leftover meatloaf sandwich does. I had bbq today for lunch though, right after I went to a funeral. Luther Gulseth wrote: m, barbeque ribs make for a damn good lunch! Luther ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Coupes and Wood Type

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
wierd. Seems like all the ones I have seen and in sales lit all had burl wood. andrew strasfogel wrote: I misspoke about the pre-turbo 300CDs all having burlwood dash veneer. I saw one this AM parked on a D.C. downtown street. It was a white 300CD nontuebo with type II ACC (vertical button

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The funny thing about that list is that all the sudden everyone starts piping up about how worthless so and so is for saying such and such, like their crap dont stink or something. No offence to those that are still there but yes, that list is very uptight. Jeff Zedic wrote: I got booted

Re: [MBZ] Premium Gas or Not?

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
the 560 will run fine on 87, but yes, I think the 6's need something higher. Kevin wrote: On Thu, Jan 19, 2006 at 01:31:37PM -0600, Donald Snook wrote: I have not had a gas Mercedes since 1998 and it was a 1971 (that originally ran on regular i.e. leaded gas), so I am not clear on the premium

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
For the okieq before last, I invited a couple of locals that are on the RE list to come, one showed up that I remember. I thought I would be able to sign them up over here but it didnt work. Decided the next year not to mess with it, just stick to it being a deal for our list only. If they

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have a 81 manny 240 Tom Hargrave wrote: Bob, I owned a 77 300D and looked for a nice 77 240D with a manual transmission for years. Great car! Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: Bob Rentfro [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Head Gasket

2006-01-20 Thread OK Don
I'd take it to a machine shop and get the head checked, valve guides checked and replaced if worn, new valve seals, etc. while you have it off. On 1/19/06, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, Jan 19, 2006 at 07:59:58PM -0500, frederick w moir wrote: Hi, All. I'm planning on doing

Re: [MBZ] Sprinter Registration...

2006-01-20 Thread Tom Hargrave
Actually, there's nothing on a Dodge sprinter that's not Freightliner but the do-dads. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Christopher McCann Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 4:44 PM To: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Premium Gas or Not?

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
sorry to pipe in here, but 2k seems way too high to me for one of those. IT should have already had new tires for that kind of money unless its just showroom nice Donald Snook wrote: Rick Knoble wrote: 1992 Olds 98 Regency 121K FOR SALE CHEAP How much for the geezer-mobile? $2000.

Re: [MBZ] mistakes ... now OR gas rant

2006-01-20 Thread redghost
My understanding from having ridden in OR and having a bunch of us descend upon a station, as well as having a pal as DM for BP. The pump monkey is able to service a number of cars simultaneously while he can only do one bike at a time. More anal bike riders get peeved when the monkey

Re: [MBZ] Diesels are uncool?

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, I think, so there you go Bob Rentfro wrote: Isn't he the same clown who was bashing the 911 into stuff? Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 2:38 PM Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Premium Gas or Not?

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
my 560 gets the same mileage and has the same amount of power with 87 John Berryman wrote: On Jan 19, 2006, at 4:02 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: I wonder if the 420SEL or 560SEL will run on less than premium and if so, what is the minimum octane rating that these engines will run? I run a lot

Re: [MBZ] Diesels are uncool?

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
learn something new everyday. Tim C wrote: Heh, I'm new to the diesel fold and so far am finding it very cool. I find it especially interesting that I was warned how slow the car would be, even with turbo, etc - ok, it's not that fast (and neither is my 944, so I'm not really used to blinding

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have several alias accounts signed up, but nothing really interesting. I just monitor it sometimes to see if anything interesting turns up for sale or what not. Zeitgeist wrote: I tried to sign up twice--no reply. I assume my reputation preceded me. On 1/19/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread redghost
I love hitting the dealer in Gump and looking really scruffy. Pick up my part, and then hang out REALLY close to the showroom cars. Get really close so that maybe the buttons on the 501s will scratch the finish. Gets them on their toes and offering you coffee to walk away from the expensive

Re: [MBZ] BJU?

2006-01-20 Thread RELNGSON
I see their Baylor and raise them four years at www.bju.edu! Does bju mean what I think it does? I have been wondering for some time now. RLE

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
and by the way, I think its insane to have to be approved to sign up for a list and be moderated at first. Its stunts the growth of the list and puts everyone in a state of fear. IF somebody signs up for this list and gets out of line they will be warned or booted, but never had to yet. No

Re: [MBZ] OT:email hosting

2006-01-20 Thread Loren Faeth
If you want to roll your own, Mandrake makes a nice dedicated email server, but you would have to have a real IP address from your ISP for it, and that would likely cost more than Nocster or some other virtual linux hosting. At 07:52 PM 1/19/2006, you wrote: Yea ... Apache running on Linux

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea, and its the reason MBZ.org started, which in turn is the reason for this list. You see, Sexton, Hursty, myself, then a few other people were banned and sexton started mbz.org. Banned was the first list followed closly thereafter by the rest. That was back in 98 or 99. Jeff Zedic

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
could be, the list ownner likes to make sure he knows everything and is always right, or so I hear. In fact, I think that is why chip lamb got canned, soething some a certain list owner saying it was ok to nurse a bad master cylinder or soemthing and chip disagreed. Rule number 1, dont

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, thats funny Hendrik Riessen wrote: Correction, was the Ritter/Easley list. Is now the Ritter/van Cleef list. Also I was not booted but left voluntarily (in protest) just in case anyone cares. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Bob Rentfro
Do tell... AZBob - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 7:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances I have a 81 manny 240 Tom Hargrave wrote: Bob, I owned a 77 300D

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread OK Don
Sheesh - now you tell us! On 1/19/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rule number 1, dont disagree with the list owner. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply

Re: [MBZ] R/E list doings

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
HAHAHAHAHA, yea, oral is a local tulsan, I remember back when he said he needed 1mil or something like that or god was going to take him home [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Boy-howdy they were uptight..always felt like I was in church... I remember the time Easley got all swole up and red when

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread LT Don
Bill: I have but one word to explain why I stayed at BJU four years: V I E T N A M . The humor of this is that I am US Coast Guard (retired)! D. On 1/20/06, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don - I have never met anyone who could make 4 years of BJU. My hat is off to you. I went to a

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
81 240D, stick, runs, drives, needs a throwout bearing Bob Rentfro wrote: Do tell... AZBob - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 7:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] R/E list

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
oh you can disagree with me, but not on the other list OK Don wrote: Sheesh - now you tell us! On 1/19/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rule number 1, dont disagree with the list owner. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue

Re: [MBZ] Diesels are uncool?

2006-01-20 Thread Rick R.
Did you wee wee in the back seat of your diesel? I think that might be your problem. Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Diesels are uncool? Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:38:36 -0700 So THAT'S what I've been doing wrong! And all this time I thought

[MBZ] 450SLC engine rebuild pictures

2006-01-20 Thread OK Don
Those with a LONG memory might recall that I'm rebuilding an engine for my SLC. It's been in progress for over 1 1/2 years now. I finally got around to taking a few pictures, now that it's getting close to finished (hate to pick up a camera with greasy hands). They'er at a rudimentary web page if

Re: [MBZ] OT:email hosting

2006-01-20 Thread LT Don
Naw, do as I do. Set up a Linux server and use a domain name from dyndns.org. Works fine. Such as: http://don.homelinux.net/debdon/ On 1/20/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you want to roll your own, Mandrake makes a nice dedicated email server, but you would have to have a real

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Rick Knoble
IF somebody signs up for this list and gets out of line they will be warned or booted, but never had to yet. What about that Gabe fellow from The Republik of Kalifornia? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Royce Engler
Bob said... It was the computer equivelent feeling like you get when you walk into a Mercedes showroom in short, flipflops, a Morrissey tee shirt and a bucket hat and get leered at by the salesdudes. (Don't worry, I'm just heading to parts, man) LOL...been there, done that. At Star Motorcars

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Loren Faeth
That makes 2 of us. I didn't get booted, just left in disgust. I had been forewarned by Kathy Kennel anyhow. At 08:29 PM 1/19/2006, you wrote: yea, thats funny Hendrik Riessen wrote: Correction, was the Ritter/Easley list. Is now the Ritter/van Cleef list. Also I was not booted but left

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Bob Rentfro
Ahh yes, Gabe. That feller wasn't hooked up right. Did Chuck de-frapper mapper-ize him? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 148K '01 VW TDI 61K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 19,

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread LT Don
Last time we (wife and I) walked into a Benz dealership (Des Moines, to buy a couple of $1 parts) they INSISTED that I sit in a 600-series SL. Sales lady asked what I thought, and I was honest, telling her that my white ass felt really good sitting there in a $140K car. Then I told her that my

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Bob Rentfro
I seeis it me drive it to the nuke plant material? Bob - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 7:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances 81 240D, stick, runs,

[MBZ] OT - Genset - MD-3

2006-01-20 Thread wilton strickland
In '58, on flightline at Lincoln AFB, NE, a flt crew was starting engines (gas turbine, of course) on a B-47. The engine starters were electric. Normally, when starter switch was engaged, the sudden call for more amperage by the starter would cause the aux. ground power unit (MD-3, driven by

Re: [MBZ] [Mercedes] MBCA Route 66

2006-01-20 Thread George Hayos
When are you doing route 66? George H. __ From: Howard Fulford [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ListStriplin [EMAIL PROTECTED],ListRitter/Easley [EMAIL PROTECTED],ListCX [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mercedes]

[MBZ] 81 240D

2006-01-20 Thread Loren Faeth
Is the 240D for sale whole? If so: 4 spd manual? Kay Mucho dinero?

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D w/stick and today the brake pedal pressure got really stiff

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
probably a vacuum leak. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a 1983 240 D w/stick and today the brake pedal pressure got really stiff. Is that the power brake booster gone bad or is it a vacuum problem? Steve ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well, he so far is the only one who got kicked off. Had one dude who got moderated then got pissed off and left on his own but thats it. Rick Knoble wrote: IF somebody signs up for this list and gets out of line they will be warned or booted, but never had to yet. What about that Gabe

Re: [MBZ] 81 240D

2006-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I havent even thought about it, I suppose it could be for sale. Loren Faeth wrote: Is the 240D for sale whole? If so: 4 spd manual? Kay Mucho dinero? ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] tinting question

2006-01-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Kevin wrote: The black truck (87 or 88 K30 crew cab dually) has a set of extra backup lights mounted under the bumper that are wired to come on when in reverse. When the worthless little reverse lamps under the bumper of my '75 Civic finally rusted and fell off, I thought about getting a pair

Re: [MBZ] 450SLC engine rebuild pictures

2006-01-20 Thread Loren Faeth
THat is shore purdy! It'd make a nice mate to #1 Daughter's 380SL in the same color! (hint hint) At 08:39 PM 1/19/2006, you wrote: Those with a LONG memory might recall that I'm rebuilding an engine for my SLC. It's been in progress for over 1 1/2 years now. I finally got around to taking a

Re: [MBZ] 81 240D

2006-01-20 Thread Bob Rentfro
Get in line, young-un.. AZ Bob...your elder - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 8:30 PM Subject: [MBZ] 81 240D Is the 240D for sale whole? If so: 4 spd manual? Kay Mucho dinero?

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread redghost
IIRC, there was a dude uh Gabriel... yeah, he sort of self booted after some warning On Thursday, January 19, 2006, at 06:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: and by the way, I think its insane to have to be approved to sign up for a list and be moderated at first. Its stunts the growth

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cat Stories

2006-01-20 Thread Tim C
Mind you, moose bites can be pretty nasty T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hans Neureiter Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 5:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Cat Stories Do mooses like antifreeze?

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-20 Thread BillR
I hear that. As a graduating senior I was set for a physical and induction into the USAF [avoiding ground duty in Nam] when a gal tried to force-feed a Camero to me. Sudden 4F about 5 different ways, but still not as hazardous as Nam. One son in USAF [diesel mechanic] and a Son-in-law is USCG

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Head Gasket

2006-01-20 Thread Dave M.
Hi Fred, In addition to the excellent post by Kevin, I'd definitely change the valve guide seals while you have easy access. Ask Rusty for the Genuine Mercedes seal kit. Wouldn't hurt to have a machine shop check it for flatness, etc... cracks should be visible to the naked eye if there are any

Re: [MBZ] Prechamber tools for sale

2006-01-20 Thread Dave M.
H probably stuff not many people on this list are interested in! I've got: ...a 334mm Brembo brake upgrade for 124/129/201 chassis ($500), Sportline steering wheel airbag (very rare stuff - $500/pair), the aforementioned prechamber tools, set of NEW Robinair manifold hoses for R-134a,

Re: [MBZ] 81 240D

2006-01-20 Thread LT Don
Speaking as a man who is Loren's elder ... you be really geezin' if you are calling him a young man! D. On 1/20/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Get in line, young-un.. AZ Bob...your elder - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Source to buy cheap 30A relays?

2006-01-20 Thread Rory
Go here my man, and hurry! http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/RLY-351/500/12V_SPDT_30_AMP_AUTOMOTIVE_RELAY_.html On 1/19/06, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone know a decent source for cube relays, you know, the generic little black boxes? Either the type with 87/87a outputs (NO

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