[MBZ] Algae diesel passes ATSM, now commercially avail.

2008-06-27 Thread Rolf
http://jalopnik.com/397266/algae-diesel-passes-final-exam-plans-for-weekend-bender SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 27, 2008: Solazyme announced recently that SoladieselRDTM , a microalgae-derived renewable diesel, has passed American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D-975 specifications.

Re: [MBZ] How long to change motor mounts?

2008-06-27 Thread Allan Streib
Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Thinking of doing this job tonight, if it's like an hour or so. It *looks* like I can get access to the hex-head bolts that hold them in place, but I recall hearing others say that it can be tricky. Depends on the car. On a 75-76 450SL, it can take an

Re: [MBZ] 240D door locks

2008-06-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Hmm, I don't recall. All I remember is your saying I shouldn't cut it. I don't know why the idea didn't occur to me sooner, you'd think if I'd read it it'd have sunk in. Occasionally the digest seems to skip messages --- On Thu, 6/26/08, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Jim Cathey

[MBZ] OT - Green Slime

2008-06-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
I must be getting weak/relenting - yesterday afternoon I put Green Slime in one of my John Deere lawn tractor tires with a slow leak. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] OT - Green Slime

2008-06-27 Thread Gary Thompson
I've still got my 1980 Gilson with original, cracked, dry rotted tires. I'm sure the only thing keeping them together is the green slime! I've had to weld the deck hangers back together three or four times, but it just keeps going... Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On 6/27/08, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Algae diesel passes ATSM, now commercially avail.

2008-06-27 Thread Bill R
But if this works well where will Texas get it's next crop of billionaires? Don't suppose they have a reasonably priced home unit available, though with the price of gas/diesel the definition of 'reasonable' keeps going up also. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] How long to change motor mounts?

2008-06-27 Thread R A Bennell
My advice, for what it is worth, is to always assume that things will take a lot longer than they should. Then, if things go well, you have a bonus and if they don't you won't be too disappointed. OT but I have been working on my F150 Supercrew this week in the evenings. Started on Sunday

Re: [MBZ] How long to change motor mounts?

2008-06-27 Thread Scott Ritchey
Allan, a couple pointers for the motor mount job: Have a good assortment of ratchet extensions on hand (various lengths). Have quality hex allen wrench type sockets to fit the screws in the mounts (the top screws are smaller than the bottom screw). Have some penetrating oil (PB Blaster, etc.)

Re: [MBZ] How long to change motor mounts?

2008-06-27 Thread Scott Ritchey
Make that a turb0 617 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Ritchey Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 12:38 To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] How long to change motor mounts? Allan, a couple pointers for the motor mount job:

Re: [MBZ] How long to change motor mounts?

2008-06-27 Thread Allan Streib
Scott Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: get fresh quality motor mounts (not NOS from ebay) and note that the left and right mounts are different (indicated by color bands as I recall). You sure about a right/left difference? I bought mine from Rusty and there were no separate right/left

Re: [MBZ] Algae diesel passes ATSM, now commercially avail.

2008-06-27 Thread Rich Thomas
Texas has lots of sunshine, open space, refinery locations, and a good business climate (economy here doing pretty well, people moving here for jobs). If there is money to be made, Texans will figure it out. Does not say what their production costs are though, that would be interesting to

Re: [MBZ] How long to change motor mounts?

2008-06-27 Thread Scott Ritchey
I stand corrected. They are the same both sides for a 123 (123-241-30-13 with two blue dots) but the book (job 22-211) shows a different right-side part (123-241-27-13 one blue dot) for the 116 and 126 models. Sorry for confusion. Scott -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] OT - Green Slime

2008-06-27 Thread Rich Thomas
Be careful when/if you ever change that tire, or mark it as such -- some of those sealants are pressurized with butane or something similar, and tend to explode when a spark hits it. Some kid was killed a year or two ago changing a tire that had that stuff in it, thing blew up in his face.

[MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
Summary of my operation should be ready for posting soon. 'Bout 7 pages so far; 'guess it oughta be sent as an attachment rather than a direct msg, huh? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

[MBZ] More 240D door lock fun

2008-06-27 Thread Curt Raymond
So a night of sitting in SeaFoam Deep creep seems to have loosened the passenger's lock a bit. I brushed it off and tried some Marvel Mystery Oil Lubricating Oil which helped even more. Its at the point where the lock will rotate 100% of the time when I put in the key. Occasionally it sticks a

Re: [MBZ] OT - Green Slime

2008-06-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
The only thing that pressurized my Slime going in was my hands squeezing around the plastic bottle while I was POURING it in - it's POURED into an unpressurized, FLAT tire. 'Tire wasn't pressurized 'til I reinstalled the valvestem core and pumped air in it. Because of my concern about

Re: [MBZ] OT - Green Slime

2008-06-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 10:29 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The only thing that pressurized my Slime going in was my hands squeezing around the plastic bottle while I was POURING it in - it's POURED into an unpressurized, FLAT tire. 'Tire wasn't pressurized 'til I reinstalled

Re: [MBZ] OT - Green Slime

2008-06-27 Thread Curt Raymond
I've used lots of fix-a-flat in lawnmower tires. Works great until you NEED to take one off... -Curt Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:17:29 -0500 From: Gary Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Green Slime To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID:     [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT - Green Slime

2008-06-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
So, does the slime stay slimy, or what? Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 1:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Green Slime I've used lots of fix-a-flat in lawnmower tires. Works great until you

Re: [MBZ] Algae diesel passes ATSM, now commercially avail.

2008-06-27 Thread Bill R
Actually I find the idea very exciting - and just hope it is not scuttled by some unseen problem, real or imaginary. I do want to see further information on this. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Friday, June 27,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Green Slime

2008-06-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Slime stays slimy, thats the point I think. It floats around in your tires until it finds a hole which it then fills. Fix-a-flat makes a think plastic like seal around the inside of the tire. The only reason I use it over slime is that its a handy inflator too. As others have said its powered

Re: [MBZ] OT - Green Slime

2008-06-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: So, does the slime stay slimy, or what? The first time I saw Slime, it was marketed to mountain bikers as a preventative for their inner tubes. Would have to stay fluid for that duty. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

[MBZ] Difference between Vacuum Repair Kits W123

2008-06-27 Thread Smith, Todd
After the recent discussions about vacuum pump repair, my daily driver died so in order for the wife to keep her daily driver then my project vehicle has to run better. I have had some vacuum issues for a while but it now seems to be the time to correct them. On bimby, there is two vaccum pump

Re: [MBZ] OT - Green Slime

2008-06-27 Thread Harry Watkins
I've been in more than one with the slime. I always remove the tire from the rim for inspection on all repairs and that makes it easy to clean. They are still wet and the stuff washes out with a garden hose. Harry On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 1:01 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread LarryT
The upsetting thing is this should have been a 9-0 decision. Instead we have a politically driven decision along party lines. If they had done the research of looking to see what the forefathers had *intended* there should have been no question about an individual right. They made no

Re: [MBZ] OT - Green Slime

2008-06-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
Thanks, Harry. That's what I had in mind when I used it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 4:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Green Slime I've been in more than one with the

Re: [MBZ] OT Metal Detectors

2008-06-27 Thread LarryT
Hi Rick, I bought one from Harbor Freight for ~$60 - it has all kinds of features and the different tones tell what kind of material is likely is. Good luck - it should be something he gets lot of use out of -- maybe he will find some meteorite materials? they sell for big money sometimes -

Re: [MBZ] luther could trade fixing this guys cabin for a car

2008-06-27 Thread Luther
Interesting very tempting too... On Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:11:32 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need cabin fixed ..you need..? Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008-06-26, 12:22AM I have a 1/2 or so finished cabin..(sadly no roof yet). need to get it finished and

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread R A Bennell
Hey Larry, I hope you are never shot by a citizen who believes that he or she is defending him or herself or his or her country. I suggest that the times now are a whole lot different than they were when the constitution was written and most folks in your fine country would now be a whole lot

Re: [MBZ] Strange Radio Connections

2008-06-27 Thread LarryT
You arms won't be as tired if you didn't drag a couple of stewardess' along (and that liquor cart doesn't help matters either)- if only they'd flap their arms once in a while to carry their own weight - SNL did a great skit back in the 70s (when SNL was really good) about No-Frills flights -

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: Hey Larry, I hope you are never shot by a citizen who believes that he or she is defending him or herself or his or her country. I suggest that the times now are a whole lot different than they were when the constitution was written and most folks in your fine country

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread Mitch Haley
R A Bennell wrote: Hey Larry, I hope you are never shot by a citizen who believes that he or she is defending him or herself or his or her country. Around here, you're more likely to be shot by a law enforcement officer who thinks he's protecting his own ass. I've got a suggestion to you,

Re: [MBZ] OT Metal Detectors

2008-06-27 Thread Redghost
What is he looking for? Treasure? Lost airplanes? Something to wander the beach with and eventually just toss in a dark corner of the closet? clay On 26 Jun 2008, at 15:03, Rick Knoble wrote: Hi All, My youngest son wants a metal detector for his birthday. He is gonna be 12. I would

Re: [MBZ] OT Politics: McCain and Obama Tied

2008-06-27 Thread Redghost
No, you are not. Lived in the CZ and all the folks born there are very careful to not be panamanian. Except those who really wanted to be panamanian and lived outside the Zone. Being a Zonian imparted wonderful privileges not available to outsiders. Once Carter gave away the Canal, we

Re: [MBZ] OT Metal Detectors

2008-06-27 Thread Rick Knoble
Something to wander the beach with and eventually just toss in a dark corner of the closet? That would be my guess. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread Redghost
I disagree about just how close to chaos we find ourselves. This thin veneer of civilization will be swept away quicker than any of us suspects and those armed and willing to protect will be in the best position to prosper. The midwest flooding, as well as Katrina could well have been far

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread Gary Hurst
i hate to enter into the obama bashing, but from what i understand he is very much in favor of the idea that only criminals and police should have guns. i don't like voting and can't see voting the party of bush, but this supreme court situation might just call for me to vote for mccain. On Thu,

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread Gary Hurst
why the hell would an armed citizen shoot larry? On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 5:35 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: R A Bennell wrote: Hey Larry, I hope you are never shot by a citizen who believes that he or she is defending him or herself or his or her country. I suggest that the

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread Gary Hurst
is that what larry has been doing?? oh, man, larry, give that up! you can get shot that way! On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 5:36 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: R A Bennell wrote: Hey Larry, I hope you are never shot by a citizen who believes that he or she is defending him or herself or

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:17:22 -0400 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Summary of my operation should be ready for posting soon. 'Bout 7 pages so far; 'guess it oughta be sent as an attachment rather than a direct msg, huh? Indeed. In fact, if you can turn it into a PDF (portable

Re: [MBZ] Difference between Vacuum Repair Kits W123

2008-06-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:55:17 -0400 Smith, Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After the recent discussions about vacuum pump repair, my daily driver died so in order for the wife to keep her daily driver then my project vehicle has to run better. I have had some vacuum issues for a while but it

Re: [MBZ] incompetent stealership. WAS: stealership rape...

2008-06-27 Thread Luther
Incompetent. Yes, I said it, and here's why. I spoke with the service manager this morning about this issue. I was sitting in an I-40 rest area about 30 miles from the OK state line. First, I asked him what is performed during a standard cooling system check when the customer complains of

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread OK Don
Obama stated support for the ruling today - confirmed his belief that we have the right to individually own arms. On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 5:41 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i hate to enter into the obama bashing, but from what i understand he is very much in favor of the idea that

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-27 Thread OK Don
If you send it in an email - Gmail will index it for me, making it easy to find. How about sending it both ways? On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 6:04 PM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:17:22 -0400 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Summary of my operation

Re: [MBZ] incompetent stealership. WAS: stealership rape...

2008-06-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:00:04 -0500 Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther, home and annoyed by incompetence Yes, that is really annoying. Any indication of permanent damage to the engine? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread Archer
From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] i hate to enter into the obama bashing, but from what i understand he is very much in favor of the idea that only criminals and police should have guns. i don't like voting and can't see voting the party of bush, but this supreme court situation might

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
I have it as a word document right now. I can easily send it as an e-mail attachment to the list or to individuals as desired. Is it better as a PDF? Can receiver add his own notes and/or modify it as necessary if it's a PDF? If ya want it as a PDF, remind me how to change it from doc to PDF.

Re: [MBZ] Difference between Vacuum Repair Kits W123

2008-06-27 Thread Allan Streib
Smith, Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On bimby, there is two vaccum pump repair kits listed, one with rocker arm and the other with valve? This is a 1985 300CD. For mine, I did not get the rocker arm kit. Just the kit with the new internal piston seal, the cover gasket, and internal check

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread Allan Streib
OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Obama stated support for the ruling today - confirmed his belief that we have the right to individually own arms. He very slickly supported both sides of the argument. He said he thought we had the right to own arms but thought that government ought to be able

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:34:33 -0400 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have it as a word document right now. I can easily send it as an e-mail attachment to the list or to individuals as desired. Is it better as a PDF? Can receiver add his own notes and/or modify it as necessary

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-27 Thread Wilton Strickland
That's what I thought. Modification is probably not NECESSARY, but many people like to add notes of their own. Still, if ya want it as PDF, can ya remind me how to do it? Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] incompetent stealership. WAS: stealership rape...

2008-06-27 Thread Peter Frederick
The very first thing I do when a Benz suffers from unseen coolant loss or running too hot is to replace the radiator cap -- they will boil on stopping, forcing coolant out into the overflow tank, where it will not be drawn back in by the faulty cap, eventually spilling over. Caps are

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] incompetent stealership. WAS: stealership rape...

2008-06-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well, you cracked the head again. I will give you 500 for it. That dealer should also give you a refund for the service they provided. Luther wrote: Incompetent. Yes, I said it, and here's why. I spoke with the service manager this morning about this issue. I was sitting in an I-40 rest

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-27 Thread Jim Cathey
I have it as a word document right now. I can easily send it as an e-mail attachment to the list or to individuals as desired. Is it better as a PDF? Of course. Some of us do not (and will not) have any Microsoft content in their homes, nor anything intended to be compatible with their

Re: [MBZ] incompetent stealership. WAS: stealership rape...

2008-06-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Incompetent. Yes, I said it, and here's why. OK, a bad pressure cap certainly qualifies as a bit of incompetence, but I guess that doesn't explain the high-reading gauge (when compared to the IR thermometer). Obviously a pressure check wasn't adequately performed, or the bad cap would have

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-27 Thread John Robbins
Wilton Strickland wrote: Still, if ya want it as PDF, can ya remind me how to do it? You'd have to install some extra software, and then print to a PDF printer. If you want to set that up we'll gladly help you out with it.. Or you can just send it out in whatever format you like, and we'll

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: Obama stated support for the ruling today - confirmed his belief that we have the right to individually own arms. 12 years of action speak louder than those phony words. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread OK Don
I doubt that there is anyway to tell what a politician will do until they've already done it. On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 10:08 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK Don wrote: Obama stated support for the ruling today - confirmed his belief that we have the right to individually own arms.

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
I just have to jump in here with my philosophy. I am all for guns. Have owned some in the past (ex got them all by default -- they were stored in her mother's house in Maine). Shooting is fun, especially pistols. Had one of those too (Colt .22). I own none now but not because I think they are

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread OK Don
Wow - can you still 'buy MG parts'? And someone is still buying them? ;-) I'll bet BuyMGParts could be run from Jefferson -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber),