Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Jim Cathey
Bt, wrong! A modern trumpet IS 4.5 feet long. I meant in linear dimension, not pipe length. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Bill R
Luther - What kind of horn do you play? After my HS college horn [a King] was stolen I was given a 1928 silver Blessing trumpet which I played for a number of years. I just discovered [after being asked to play a few months ago] that it is no longer possible [cardiac issues] for me to get into

Re: [MBZ] Timing chain problem

2008-07-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Archer wrote: The chain probably dropped off the bottom of the crank gear since the chain coming out of the engine on the right wasn't very tight. I just hope it's piston on valve interference and not a chain jam under the crank sprocket. ___

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Luther
I've played nearly every instrument: all brass, claret, oboe, sax, percussion, organ/piano, guitar. The only one I own is a late 60s (right after their move to Indiana) Bach Stradaverious. Luther -Original Message- From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 5:53 AM

[MBZ] Timing chain problem

2008-07-13 Thread Archer
It looks like I can't get the vibration damper on zero and the camshaft on the notch at the same time.. Kaleb said I might have to remove the lifters to do that. Can I take out the five bolts holding the lifter shaft and slide it out, or is there more to it than that? Thanks, Gerry

Re: [MBZ] Timing chain problem

2008-07-13 Thread Archer
From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archer wrote: The chain probably dropped off the bottom of the crank gear since the chain coming out of the engine on the right wasn't very tight. I just hope it's piston on valve interference and not a chain jam under the crank sprocket.

Re: [MBZ] Another cheap 300TD

2008-07-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Yeah I'm aware that the economic status of Isle au Haut is not that of the Vineyard. I'm also of the opinion that the rental agency keeps a fleet of wrecks around mostly to NOT rent them thus keeping outsiders off the island. -Curt --- On Sat, 7/12/08, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] a 420SEL turbodiesel

2008-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
keep going back and forth but at this point think I would rather get rid of the SL that the e420 from a practical standpoint anyway. The SL is FUN though. Wonko the Sane wrote: You'd better unload these 20 mpg vehicles before gas prices rise any more -- and start concentrating on the 190Ds.

Re: [MBZ] a 420SEL turbodiesel

2008-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, I guess I does, though I had it the same as the ebay price but I think I lowered it a bit when I posted the link here Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:40:54 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BIN is 54 something or other. If a list person wanted it I would

Re: [MBZ] stupid yet simple question

2008-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
My rubber grommet is missing. Will probably just pull all that off another car and give it a go. Was not sure what all was supposed to be there or how to get it off. Wilton Strickland wrote: 'Just installed new grommets on my 124 last week. The rubber grommet is in two pieces held by

Re: [MBZ] update on 190D AC

2008-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, thanks. Will give it a try Peter Frederick wrote: Hold the clutch (really big channel-locks work, or use an impact) and remove the 12mm bolt. Pull the clutch plate off (it's usually sorta stuck). Do not loose the shims! Add or remove shims to set the gap. Remove and take apart

Re: [MBZ] stupid yet simple question

2008-07-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
Rusty has new ones, of course. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 10:28 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] stupid yet simple question My rubber grommet is missing. Will probably just

Re: [MBZ] stupid yet simple question

2008-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, I bet he does. Meant to order one last time I ordered, but forgot Wilton Strickland wrote: Rusty has new ones, of course. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008

Re: [MBZ] Get Back To Me Asap From: Mrs Farah al-Hashemi

2008-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well crap, I hit the wrong button, sorry al-hashemi farah wrote: *From: Mrs. Farah al-Hashemi* *Address: Chiang Rai hospital* *31-12 Chiang Rai - * *Lampoon Rd* *,* *,Chiang Rai Thailand* *Reply to this email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://us.mc339.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Get Back To Me Asap From: Mrs Farah al-Hashemi

2008-07-13 Thread Tom Hargrave
I think we all need to reply to this message with an email containing the words f$#k off. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 9:45 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] 300td deerslayer

2008-07-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
I have a grille. 'Need to look at it in detail to determine completeness, condition, etc. There are no dings, but I changed it years ago, 'cause of thinning chrome on top, etc. I'll try to take a look at it today. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Hawkins Java [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Get Back To Me Asap From: Mrs Farah al-Hashemi

2008-07-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:47:53 -0500 Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think we all need to reply to this message with an email containing the words f$#k And get on spammers' lists forever ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Get Back To Me Asap From: Mrs Farah al-Hashemi

2008-07-13 Thread Tom Hargrave
It seems we already are since the original post was sent to this list. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 9:50 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 300td deerslayer

2008-07-13 Thread rusty
I have all of it. --Original Message-- From: Rick Hawkins Java Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Jul 13, 2008 3:40 AM Subject: [MBZ] 300td deerslayer Folks, My 1982 300TD and i met a deer, essentially in downtown Washington,

Re: [MBZ] stupid yet simple question

2008-07-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Jessuh Jackasson has the answer for that. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I guess what I need to know is how to get the top nut off? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Again, what exactly qualifies this guy to be president? Would you hire him to be CEO of General Motors, Continental Airlines, Exxon Mobil, IBM, Microsoft, all these comparatively small operations? None of my Dem friends can give me a clear answer, and they are mostly pretty smart people, many

Re: [MBZ] Get Back To Me Asap From: Mrs Farah al-Hashemi

2008-07-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:51:32 -0500 Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems we already are since the original post was sent to this list. The list is, but we, individually, are not. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] Get Back To Me Asap From: Mrs Farah al-Hashemi

2008-07-13 Thread Rick Knoble
- Original Message - From: al-hashemi farah [EMAIL PROTECTED] WTF is that? Spam on the Mercedes list? Horror of horrors Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Get Back To Me Asap From: Mrs Farah al-Hashemi

2008-07-13 Thread Rick Knoble
It seems we already are since the original post was sent to this list. The list is, but we, individually, are not. Actually, I think Kaleb forwarded it to the list by mistake... Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

[MBZ] Todays CL Midwest MB Crap

2008-07-13 Thread Rick Knoble
83 240d $1800 http://nashville.craigslist.org/car/752652116.html Hideous SEC (how could someone do that?) http://memphis.craigslist.org/car/752737558.html $500 Kaleb 300d for $950 http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/car/752940779.html Somebody needs this (Tom Savage?)

[MBZ] 300td deerslayer grille

2008-07-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
The 123 grille I have is in two separate pieces - the inner, plastic screen area has been separated from the outer, chrome piece. I have no bolts, no star, no badge. I think, though, that you'd be able to use the bolts from your damaged grille to reassemble this one - that's what I did 7 or 8

Re: [MBZ] Cheap dented 400E in NJ

2008-07-13 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Mine is much nicer, you know you want it Nah, when you sell it you should buy my 2.5T though. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars

2008-07-13 Thread John Robbins
Tyler Backman wrote: On the downside, I'll now be paying twice as much in taxes, as I made total at my previous job. The take home pay is that much higher though! :) John (also a recent grad) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars

2008-07-13 Thread John Robbins
Tyler Backman wrote: Thanks :) I graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in physics, and I will be working as a Senior Bioinformatics Analyst (mostly mathematics and computer programming related to genetics) for the University of California in Riverside. Congrats also! I took

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Ed Booher
On Sun, Jul 13, 2008 at 1:34 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bt, wrong! A modern trumpet IS 4.5 feet long. The trombone is 9 feet long. Luther, 18 year trumpet veteran I know it's been a while, but I do *not* remember my trumpet being almost 5 feet long. That's just huge man! EdB

Re: [MBZ] SL exhaust header interchangeability

2008-07-13 Thread OK Don
I don't know the answer to your specific question, but I can tell you tha the complete exhaust system from a '78 does bolt onto a '76 engine. I put a '76 engine into my '78 chassis - no problems at all. On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 1:46 PM, Glenn Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From what I can

Re: [MBZ] SL exhaust header interchangeability

2008-07-13 Thread OK Don
Also - you might post this question to the SL list - there are some SL only guys there who might know the answer to your question. On Sun, Jul 13, 2008 at 2:02 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know the answer to your specific question, but I can tell you tha the complete exhaust

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-13 Thread OK Don
Woking air - have to top off the charge once a year (already converted to R134a). Paint is original, but still good - except for where all the stone chips are, and where Dad backed the tractor into it three times (drivers door and fender area. There;s a little MN rust in some of the lower areas

Re: [MBZ] math question for you smart folks

2008-07-13 Thread OK Don
No, cake are squared, pie are round. On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 3:10 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cuz Pi are squared -- 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

Re: [MBZ] math question for you smart folks

2008-07-13 Thread rusty
Gary eats them so fast I never get a chance to see! --Original Message-- From: OK Don Sender: To: Mercedes Discussion List ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Jul 13, 2008 7:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] math question for you smart folks No, cake are squared, pie are round. On Fri,

[MBZ] Dis B Yo Nu Ride

2008-07-13 Thread Rick Knoble
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/car/753385117.html EdB Dis Ride B Fo U! Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] Get Back To Me Asap From: Mrs Farah al-Hashemi

2008-07-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:59:33 -0500 Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems we already are since the original post was sent to this list. The list is, but we, individually, are not. Actually, I think Kaleb forwarded it to the list by mistake... He has a choice to approve sending

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:52:49 -0400 Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, Jul 13, 2008 at 1:34 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bt, wrong! A modern trumpet IS 4.5 feet long. The trombone is 9 feet long. I know it's been a while, but I do *not* remember my trumpet being

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:25:22 -0500 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Woking air - have to top off the charge once a year (already converted to R134a). But this is a German car -- I thought the Japanese cars would be the only ones with woking air. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Get Back To Me Asap From: Mrs Farah al-Hashemi

2008-07-13 Thread Tom Hargrave
Understand now. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 4:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Get Back To Me Asap From: Mrs Farah

Re: [MBZ] Obooma

2008-07-13 Thread RELNGSON
I have come to the conclusion that simply being In His Presence clouds men's minds. Much like The Shadow from the old-time radio show. Or on Sirius radio daily. RLE ** Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com!

Re: [MBZ] Money from Thailand

2008-07-13 Thread RELNGSON
Auntie Farah, I have been hoping you would call. RLE ** Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112) ___

Re: [MBZ] Money from Thailand

2008-07-13 Thread Tom Hargrave
You are mistaken, it's my Auntie Farah. Kidnapped years ago by kidnapped long ago by an Iraqi Chief as part of an underground plot to undermine the Western World. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [MBZ] Obooma

2008-07-13 Thread Tom Hargrave
Scary, huh? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 4:19 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Obooma I have come to the conclusion that

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars - congrats to Tyler

2008-07-13 Thread Bill R
Sounds like the payoff for a lot of years of work. If all the taxes bother you too much you could always turn down half of your salary and save some of them... ;=D. The possibility of additional school is also nice. I did 5 years of graduate work with no tuition and free housing - let me restate

[MBZ] antenna cont

2008-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, so how do you get the antenna mast out of a antenna that is dead, IE, doesnt power on. The one in the car worked fine, but has quit working, I guess maybe because the grommet was missing and maybe it got water in it? The mast is good. I have other antennas that have bad masts. How do i

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Bill R
That's a NICE horn - but you know that already. I keep hoping [I think...] one of the grandkids will take up trumpet, though mine is not a beginner model either. Guitar is all I fool with now, and not much of that either. I really only play the 6 string with any regularity. My 12 string and my

Re: [MBZ] Todays CL Midwest MB Crap

2008-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Hell that could be my old one. I want to buy it. I emailed them for more info Rick Knoble wrote: Somebody needs this (Tom Savage?) http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/752818623.html -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E,

Re: [MBZ] Cheap dented 400E in NJ

2008-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I might. John Robbins wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Mine is much nicer, you know you want it Nah, when you sell it you should buy my 2.5T though. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I basically kick myself in the ass daily for getting rid of that 92. That was a BIG mistake OK Don wrote: Woking air - have to top off the charge once a year (already converted to R134a). Paint is original, but still good - except for where all the stone chips are, and where Dad backed the

Re: [MBZ] antenna cont

2008-07-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:23:20 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, so how do you get the antenna mast out of a antenna that is dead, IE, doesnt power on. The one in the car worked fine, but has quit working, I guess maybe because the grommet was missing and maybe it got

Re: [MBZ] Dis B Yo Nu Ride

2008-07-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Yesterday I saw a newish Lincoln Town Car wif what looked like twennytoos or twennyfos yo. Must have had about a 4 inch lift yo. It looked really stupid if you ax me but what do I know. Summada older donks and boxes don't look half bad wif dat treatment, but dat is wif an old basic car that

Re: [MBZ] antenna cont

2008-07-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
'May hafta take the mechanism out in the trunk and take it apart. The mechanism, the mast, etc., all come out together. If it got water in it, you may have to disassemble it anyway to clean, lub it, etc. Or, if ya wanta try it, unscrew the nut at the base of the mast and try to pull the mast

Re: [MBZ] Todays CL Midwest MB Crap

2008-07-13 Thread Tyler Backman
It looks really clean from the photos, but no asking price... On Jul 13, 2008, at 3:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Hell that could be my old one. I want to buy it. I emailed them for more info Rick Knoble wrote: Somebody needs this (Tom Savage?)

Re: [MBZ] Wheels?

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
Sorry for late reply. I hit the PnP and get a few sets of bundts for playing with. I have already refinished two sets of wheels and they looked really good. Costs to me has been under $100 for each set with paint costs. First set was a bunch of ATS wheels I got that fit, but did not

Re: [MBZ] why do all ebay and craigslist MB's get 45 mpg?

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
I could use some of the raw nuts to assist the local fauna in having better nutrition. All the dumb loggers destroyed the original biodiversity in the forest and now with the mono culture there is a real need for some rouge hardwoods with nuts to grow alongside the softwoods. clay On 9

Re: [MBZ] Timing chain problem

2008-07-13 Thread Archer
How can I remove the valve lifters in my '83 300D? Can they be removed and then replaced without taking out the camshaft? Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] Don's Walnut

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
Anybody think of the value as a mature tree? Bound to be some nut case with a huge house that needs to have mature trees in the yard to complete the disnification of the place so that they look more like old money than stinking nouveau riche clay On 9 Jul 2008, at 12:07, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] antenna cont

2008-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well I figured it out, got it swapped around and all is mostly good. i say mostly because I think the mast I moved from the old antenna that was in the car to the new antenna from the other car seems shorter. As in, when its retracted, it actually goes a little below the open of the antenna.

Re: [MBZ] Timing chain problem

2008-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, just remove the bolts that hold the towers in, and they will pull right out. Archer wrote: How can I remove the valve lifters in my '83 300D? Can they be removed and then replaced without taking out the camshaft? Thanks, Gerry ___

Re: [MBZ] the great dick van patten strikes again! (dog food offtopic)

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
What stinks to high heaven is two dead chickens that have been sitting in a rubbermaid garbage can for four days in the heat while you were away on vacation. Seems that the neighbor who hates my girls decided to help them out of the coop while we were gone. Two of the girls were then

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
One could try posting need for driver from IA to MA on local college bulletin boards. Used to work well for owners of cars when I was a student to have a kid drive car to or from place of education to home. Bound to be a few kids in IA able to meet IQ requirements of ivy league school

Re: [MBZ] Dis B Yo Nu Ride -- piccies

2008-07-13 Thread Rich Thomas
I took this piccie in Belmopan Belize. I think it was a car rental place. The other one was on a little grocery store in Placencia that was run by some Chinese people. I got quite spiritual on the local firewater while I was there (but not in the store). --R

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
After being a total idiot and having excess credit card debt, I decided to execute my grandfather's money management system. Grandpa was born in 1895 and survived a slough of travails, from being born in a sod hut near Pocatello to marrying a navy woman after the Great War. If you can

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Luther
It's folded over on itself twice. The trumpet is about 18 long. Luther -Original Message- From: Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music On Sun, Jul 13,

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
That Buffet fellow has lived in a tiny home he bought in 1958 in Nebraska. Smart man. Bill Gates OTOH built himself a huge home overlooking the lake. Now he is no longer employed at M$ he is going to try to take over the world under the guise of doing good works. clay On 11 Jul 2008,

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Tom Hargrave
You are talking about 2 different measurements - the length of the horn and the length of the horn if it were not looped in on itself. Both answers are correct. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [MBZ] Timing chain problem

2008-07-13 Thread Archer
Thanks, Kaleb. Gerry ... From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] yea, just remove the bolts that hold the towers in, and they will pull right out. Archer wrote: How can I remove the valve lifters in my '83 300D? Can they

Re: [MBZ] antenna cont

2008-07-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Take it apart and apply 12v to the motor itself. On both of mine the motor was good but the controller board had gotten wet and wasn't happy. I may try to revive them in the future but for now it was much easier to buy a couple of the $40 eBay replacements. -Curt Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
Standard old story used at car lots. My uncle told me the same sort of story about his days selling cars. He was low man on the totem pole after the war (WWII) in Everett WA. New wife and kid on the way, so he was happy to hustle. The boys who had not served were well versed in scouting

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
Snopes needs to be checked on all these tales. I do recall reading in the paper a number of years ago about the crusty old gent who went to his bank in Spokane. He was of the hermit type and just really a sight to behold. I forget what the issue was, but it ended with his presenting his

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
I sometimes frequent the Goodwill outlet store looking for legos and brio train stuff. There are regulars who put in long days at the clothing bins. They purchase at $0.65/lb (100+ lb) clothes and shoes. I guess it goes on eBay. That and the books. They stand there with iPhone or

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars - to garage sale finds.

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
I had to have a Newton. Also really needed a Pippin. Got the newton for way too much and the pippin for next to nothing, in the box with everything and software/games. Still have the newton because I paid way to much to let it go, but that pippen I should have held onto. Would bring

Re: [MBZ] antenna cont

2008-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea, will give that a try. it kind of looked like the controller board was screwed. Curt Raymond wrote: Take it apart and apply 12v to the motor itself. On both of mine the motor was good but the controller board had gotten wet and wasn't happy. I may try to revive them in the future but

Re: [MBZ] OT Compost

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
Grandad had a garden that used composted waste. He had a little outdoor privy with a half whiskey barrel for solids and a hay pile for liquids. The solids were covered with sawdust after each use and stirred once a week. The hay was mostly to absorb the Olympia beer he kept by the

Re: [MBZ] the great dick van patten strikes again! (dog food offtopic)

2008-07-13 Thread Luther
Omg, call the police. That's breaking and entering and theft of property! Luther, owner of 4 pullets, 1 rooster, and 2 ducks -Original Message- From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 7:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] the

Re: [MBZ] OT Debt Free was Re: List Of CL Cars

2008-07-13 Thread Tyler Backman
I know someone who makes $100K+ per year, spending a few days a week at goodwill, and selling the items on eBay Tyler On Jul 13, 2008, at 6:31 PM, Redghost wrote: I sometimes frequent the Goodwill outlet store looking for legos and brio train stuff. There are regulars who put in long

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
There's not a whole lot of folks attending college this time of the year, especially if they are out of state. Besides, it is rare that a student doesn't have his/her own set of wheels (often better than what the parents drive). But it was a good idea. On Sun, Jul 13, 2008 at 7:37 PM, Redghost

[MBZ] Cars for sale again, this time NO RESERVE

2008-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Okiebenz
Yes, get in on the action. Now is your chance to own one of these babies CHEAP http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZokieQ2dbenz -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85

Re: [MBZ] the great dick van patten strikes again! (dog food offtopic)

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
Maybe he was of a mind that he was providing a service? his snot nose kid loves to visit the chickens. She wanders the yard (hers and mine) barefoot. I have pointed out that she should take care not to step in the freshly posted fertilizer the girls leave about. No clue for mom, dad,

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
I do suspect that kid have better wheels than mom and dad. Might also be some subsidy of insurance for the kid mobile. The kids with wheels at school did not own the cars they drove when I was there years ago. Insurance and parking fees were quite costly. Many a child phoned home to

[MBZ] OT Volvos was re: Re: Bought a 190D turbo without seeing it first

2008-07-13 Thread Donald Snook
Peter wrote: That Volvo TD with a five speed was a HOT car -- 0-60 in 9 seconds or something, quite fast for a 2.4L diesel. Probably got 33 mpg or better on the highway, too. My 740 with an automatic got 31-32 on the highway with the AC on, 29 mpg in town. Peter, What do you know about a

Re: [MBZ] the great dick van patten strikes again! (dog food offtopic)

2008-07-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Was driving up our driveway a coupla days ago and through the trees across the drive in front of the truck flies this HUGE thing about 10ft off the ground and landed on a limb about 50ft away. Stopped to look at it, was about 18-20 tall on that limb. Looked through the bird book last night

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvos was re: Re: Bought a 190D turbo without seeing it first

2008-07-13 Thread Tyler Backman
I know you didn't ask me, but what are you wondering about it? I've owned over 20 Volvos, and always did all of the work myself A 1991 240 is a very good car. By that time Volvo had been making the 240 for 16 years, and had pretty much worked out all of the design flaws. If maintained

Re: [MBZ] antenna cont

2008-07-13 Thread Peter Frederick
TAke it out, remove the cover by prying up the clips (or pushing them in, whatever). Remove the E-washer holding the gears on and the driven gear will be free once you remove the drive gear. Pull the antenna out. Peter On Jul 13, 2008, at 5:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: OK, so how do

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Luther
The original post I responded to stated that a 9' herald trumpet was 3x the length of a regular trumpet. This is incorrect. A trombone is 9' in length, or double the length of a trumpet. Nearly everything a herald trumpet plays is in the very top register this is why it is so challenging

Re: [MBZ] Timing chain problem

2008-07-13 Thread Peter Frederick
Yes, but it's easiest at some specific point in rotation where there is very little pressure on them. Remove the bolt and lift the tower up a bit to clear the sleeve and they pull out to the side. Shouldn't be a problem to remember which one is which, as one has two cylinders, the other

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
Gotcha all beat in length -- I was a music major / tuba proficiency. Luther just played a puny trumpet as his major instrument. Don (Senior recital included playing Bach cello concertos on tuba) On Sun, Jul 13, 2008 at 10:17 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The original post I responded to

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvos was re: Re: Bought a 190D turbo without seeing it first

2008-07-13 Thread Peter Frederick
Check for rust, if rust free they are great cars -- my neighbors put 275,000 miles on theirs with no repairs other than a head gasket and an alternator or two. Front struts can be a real bear to change, but the parts aren't excessive. The engine is bulletproof except for iron/aluminum

Re: [MBZ] Obooma

2008-07-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
Having met the man, I can say that his personality reminded me of John Gregg. On Sun, Jul 13, 2008 at 4:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have come to the conclusion that simply being In His Presence clouds men's minds. Much like The Shadow from the old-time radio show. Or on Sirius radio

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
My suggestion is to go listen to the man (and perhaps try to shake hands with him and exchange a few words) when he comes through on a campaign swing. Do the same with McCain. Then decide. It is impossible to quantify what will or will not make someone a good President. I think it boils down to

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Luther
Sorry, I don't own a tuba, but I'm sure I can play as well as you. I wasn't all state in HS and on scholarship in college for nothing :) Luther -Original Message- From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 10:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Obooma

2008-07-13 Thread Redghost
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Re: [MBZ] Timing chain problem

2008-07-13 Thread Archer
Thanks, Peter. Gerry --- From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, but it's easiest at some specific point in rotation where there is very little pressure on them. Remove the bolt and lift the tower up a bit to clear the sleeve and

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Jim Cathey
The original post I responded to stated that a 9' herald trumpet was 3x the length of a regular trumpet. This is incorrect. The only 3x I remember was mine, trying to state that a heraldic trumpet was around 3x the linear dimension of a regular one since the two major turns were omitted. My

Re: [MBZ] manifold heat insulation wrap

2008-07-13 Thread Mak
Larry I used the Agrimech copper based wrap . this is from U.K .Very impressive and effective. Lizard Shin is another product i have in mind to test on the 300SEL 109. This one was on a W103 300SE. regards mak - Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] question for people who know about music

2008-07-13 Thread Luther
Wow. That's wa cool. Mine is only a few years from being a much coveted Mt. Vernon, NY model. I'm in the market for a new horn. I'm shopping euphoniums. A good compensating that I can cover most any tuba music in small ensemble work. Luther -Original Message- From: Jim