Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You need to get to the NSA gift shop. Really. I was at Ft. Meade in the early 90s, and one of the first days I was there we went down to the cafeteria to get some lunch. Now mind you, this was long before Snowden and other such events, so many of the the three letter government agencies were

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Spring pads can and will compress over time. I'm getting ready to replace the pads on the 95 S500, as it sits a bit low in the back based both on visual and measured height. On point to note: MB can't tell you what spring pad is on your car, as they are fit during production based on the

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I think the next step is replacing the rear springs and making sure the spring pads are correct. You may have to go to a thicker spring pad. Is all the mounting hardware at the top of the shock absorbers correct? Is there a kit to replace one of the bushings/links to provide a camber

Re: [MBZ] The W115 Strikes Back

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
could be. Around PNW we are very strict e-cyclers. You can drop off all manner of monitor, CPU, printer and other things that plug in. I suspect it gets crated up and sent to the orient for salvage clay more likely, they stand a container on end, doors open, and dump the junk in with an

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎Gerry says: What this list should be doing instead of debating global warmings existence, is to start thinking about workable solutions in case there is such a thing as global warming and its effects are as predicted. We need to come up with a workable solution to get around the Cap and Trade

Re: [MBZ] The Boy

2015-03-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Congratulations! Salute! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
A truly statistically insignificant sample clay On Mar 20, 2015, at 5:59 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Come on Andrew, do you read any of the stuff you post? Lowest-ever wintertime level since records began in 1979. Wow. 36 years worth of data. Typical low information voter

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: Just shoot the messenger. What can be done? Solutions demand unacceptable political and economic changes. Even if a solution became acceptable, how long would solution implementation need to be in place to stop the current inevitable event? Both shrill voices on each side are in

Re: [MBZ] OT: Big chil indeed.

2015-03-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
It sure did make for a year or two without summer in the 19th century. Snow in July and massive crop failures. Part of family history that caused us to move from MA westward when the farm failed. clay On Mar 19, 2015, at 12:12 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: From: fredh.s...@hotmail.com

[MBZ] w115 transmisison

2015-03-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
Anybody know which auto trans was installed in a 300D in 1976? I am finding 722.1 722.2 and 722.3 mentioned. Is it important to use the exact 76 trans, or could I use something from an early w123? clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Gerry says: What this list should be doing instead of debating global warmings existence, is to start thinking about workable solutions in case there is such a thing as global warming and its effects are as predicted. We need to come up with a workable solution to get around the Cap and

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Search for cave drawings of daily average temperatures as we speak... Hm 101.. file not found... Imagine that... Back to our regular programming... film at 11:00 On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 5:01 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Geologic timeframes. I would think

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Data? Actual science is like: Make a theory Make a null hypothesis that says something of the sort: If my theory is correct, then y condition will occur after x happens. Set up appropriate statistical analysis to show that this condition y is not likely to have happened by chance to a

Re: [MBZ] The Boy

2015-03-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY! Congratulations! Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 6:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] The Boy A former 84 300SD driver, got his first choice residency match

Re: [MBZ] OT Starbucks is in NASCAR now?

2015-03-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
All a matter of taste. PNW is into deep dark roasted coffee, Florida likes more latin light roast, NE seems to be happy with medium roast. Midwest is happy with folgers clay On Mar 19, 2015, at 8:14 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Youngest son's first Starbucks mocha: Yuck! Is it

Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end

2015-03-20 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Would have also been great... one day I hope to take you up on the offer. Thank you! On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 10:57 AM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I could even buy ya lunch at (cough, cough) Cracker Barrel on I-95 near Wilson (or Selma), NC. Wilton - Original

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 camber Took it out fora short drive. I think it finally is the suspension

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
Being a conspiracy nut, I am thinking there is a major plan to shuffle people off the planet. We are being crowded into smaller spaces, eating processed foods, gobbling up pharmaceuticals, toting electronics, developing bionics, and today there were articles about the ethical dilemma now that

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
A truly statistically insignificant sample clay Doesn't matter, so long as it supports our lie, er, a, point! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] The Boy

2015-03-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 20 Mar 2015 20:35:36 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: BTW, that reminds me: Granddaughter, who graduated summa cum laude from NC State U in Dec with BS in biotechnology and management, just received notice that she has been accepted in the PhD program at CO

Re: [MBZ] The Boy

2015-03-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Congratulations Rich! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas via Mercedes Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 3:14 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] The Boy A former 84 300SD driver, got his first choice residency

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Data? Actual science is like: Make a theory Make a null hypothesis that says something of the sort: If my theory is correct, then y condition will occur after x happens. Set up appropriate statistical analysis to show that this condition y is not likely to have happened by chance to a

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Very nice! Great price too! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 20, 2015 6:47:02 PM EDT, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Took it out fora short drive. I think it finally is the suspension the 124 is supposed to be. I am sure Dave M could make it

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
Geologic timeframes. I would think something like 50k years will provide statistically significant data. As long as there is truly global data collected so local data is correlated to all events so a complete picture is available. clay On Mar 20, 2015, at 6:19 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via

[MBZ] Dave M.

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Is anyone in contact with Dave Mieman (sp?) If so, ask him if 13.3 (338mm) is about the right length for a 124.133 rear spring. (300D) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end

2015-03-20 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Ha, just what I was thinking when I read that... but like Dan said, the Hampton Inn was actually pretty expensive. And we have budgets too! But I think they blew it at the Miami Beach Hilton for four nights later during the trip. Jaime On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 8:47 AM, Meade Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] The W115 Strikes Back

2015-03-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
could be. Around PNW we are very strict e-cyclers. You can drop off all manner of monitor, CPU, printer and other things that plug in. I suspect it gets crated up and sent to the orient for salvage clay On Mar 19, 2015, at 6:20 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: There is some guy around

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
So how many years of data would you like before you're persuaded we have a problem, (Andrew?) How old is the planet? What this list should be doing instead of debating global warmings existence, is to start thinking about workable solutions in case there is such a thing as global warming

Re: [MBZ] The W115 Strikes Back

2015-03-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I saw a vid posted on some tech site yesterday of all that crap in a big hopper going into a shredder, every bit of plastic, metal, and whatever else is in there. They pointed out most of it was printers, which are cheaper to replace than buy ink carts. It probably does get shipped to Africa

Re: [MBZ] OT: Big chil indeed.

2015-03-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
Tambora blew in 1816 which lead to the loss of family farm. Not krakatoa clay On Mar 19, 2015, at 1:01 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 19 Mar 2015 19:12:18 + Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Didn't Krakatoa induce a mini ice age in the early middle ages?

Re: [MBZ] The Boy

2015-03-20 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Congratulations to son and daughter for their hard won accomplishments. Gerry Rich Thomas wrote: A former 84 300SD driver, got his first choice residency match today, Brown Univ hospital in Providence, RI, Internal Medicine. This is a Very Big Deal, and a Very Happy Day for proud parents

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I'm all for solar if our legislators didn't prevent us from using it. That's those of us in the Sunshine State, I might add. Dan On Mar 20, 2015, at 7:51 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Gerry, Great point. Easy answer: nuclear. Need a faster response?

Re: [MBZ] The W115 Strikes Back

2015-03-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
I meant it as pallets. Some of the stuff is broken down, then wrapped on the pallet. CRTs get that treatment when removed from cases, printers go whole, logic and cards dump in giant cardboard box on a pallet. Small junk is tossed in big box with wires. ABS and metal are sent to local scrap

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Gerry wrote: The longest journey begins with one step. Let's get this started. I like your suggestion. I agree with your approach. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] The W115 Strikes Back

2015-03-20 Thread clay via Mercedes
I thought it was all dolled up based on Gump having manual trans, no fogs, no PS, no auto lock, no AC, no cruise, wind up glass, manual antenna, solid roof, steel wheels, one mirror, mono radio, color match vent clay On Mar 19, 2015, at 7:22 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Yea that's

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Gerry, Great point. Easy answer: nuclear. Need a faster response? High altitude release of titanium dioxide particles small enough to stay aloft for a meaningful period of time, reflect some sunlight back into space. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 20, 2015 7:07:30

Re: [MBZ] The Boy

2015-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Excellent! You both must be very proud. Congrats to the future grads! Dan On Mar 20, 2015, at 7:55 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Congratulations to son and daughter for their hard won accomplishments. Gerry Rich Thomas wrote: A former 84 300SD driver,

Re: [MBZ] The Boy

2015-03-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
BTW, that reminds me: Granddaughter, who graduated summa cum laude from NC State U in Dec with BS in biotechnology and management, just received notice that she has been accepted in the PhD program at CO State U with a full/complete scholarship and stipend plus possible NSF grant. Not sure

Re: [MBZ] The Boy

2015-03-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
ATTAGIRL! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON via Mercedes Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 5:36 PM To: WILTON; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] The Boy BTW, that reminds me: Granddaughter, who graduated summa cum

Re: [MBZ] The Boy

2015-03-20 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Congratulations to grand daughter for all her hard work and success, and to you for encouraging her. Gerry WILTON wrote: BTW, that reminds me: Granddaughter, who graduated summa cum laude from NC State U in Dec with BS in biotechnology and management, just received notice that she has

Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end

2015-03-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Jaime, Are you driving back up or flying? If going through SC on '95, how about a quick stop in Charleston so Rich and I can treat you to a cup of coffee or something? -Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
I would guess that hundreds, if not thousands, of years worth of data would be necessary to be able to make sense of any significant weather patterns. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 20, 2015, at 9:19 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So how many years of data

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎Here is a very good essay from Michael Crichton on science and pseudo science. It is a short read. I urge everyone on either side of the argument to read it. He makes a lot of sense.  http://www.michaelcrichton.net/essay-stateoffear-whypoliticizedscienceisdangerous.html Rick Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You could have saved a bundle using either Priceline or Hotwire to book a hotel room. There's app for both of them. On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 10:03 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Heh, I paid $260 for a Holiday Inn Express in NYC last night. The room was predictably

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah, but that doesn't mean I have my head in the sand. The writing is on the wall - the climate is changing way faster than it ever did in geological time. These changes are magnified on the poles. I think it would be foolish to just sit back and do nothing to try and slow down the melting of

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-03-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I have various CIA swag, including a nice beer mug that gets some significant use --R On 3/20/15 5:40 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: You need to get to the NSA gift shop. Really. I was at Ft. Meade in the early 90s, and one of the first days I was there we went down to the cafeteria

Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end

2015-03-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That's a great story Dan and Jaime! However, something about Hampton Inn and Maybach just doesn't seem right... sort of like eating caviar on potato chips... -Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So how many years of data would you like before you're persuaded we have a problem, let alone convinced? is it worth the risk pretending this problem is merely cyclical and will go away in, say, another 36 years? On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 8:59 AM, Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com wrote: Come

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Why would it go away? If we're coming out of an ice age wouldn't we have several hundred more years of warming before we turn the corner? As a geologist don't you study the cycles between ice ages? Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Come on Andrew, do you read any of the stuff you post? Lowest-ever wintertime level since records began in 1979. Wow. 36 years worth of data. Typical low information voter response: OH NO, in 36 years we've NEVER seen such low ice!!! Quick, we've got to impose draconian costs on all

[MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
On July 12, 2011, crew from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy retrieved a canister dropped by parachute from a C-130, which brought supplies for some mid-mission fixes. The ICESCAPE mission, or Impacts of Climate on Ecosystems and Chemistry of the Arctic Pacific Environment, is NASA's two-year

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
So how many years of data would you like before you're persuaded we have a problem, How old is the planet? USE a SPC control chart and do the math correctly. the numbers will tell us how much data we need to bring the control levels into acceptable levels. WHat level do you want? 6 sigma?

[MBZ] US Crude oil production sets record - more propaganda

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
.OIL:U.S. is on track to break 1970 production record -- if crude prices cooperate Published: Friday, March 20, 2015 U.S. daily oil production this year could achieve a record volume not seen since 1970. But the oil price bust unraveling the industry now may keep domestic production figures

Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end

2015-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If I recall, the room rate was like $180/night. It's high season down here due to it being Spring Break time. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 20, 2015, at 8:47 AM, Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com wrote: That's a great story Dan and Jaime! However, something about Hampton Inn and Maybach

Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end

2015-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Heh, I paid $260 for a Holiday Inn Express in NYC last night. The room was predictably tiny. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Culinary Institute of America? http://www.ciachef.edu On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 10:19 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have various CIA swag, including a nice beer mug that gets some significant use --R On 3/20/15 5:40 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: You

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Another idea: Check with your FLAPS and online for the spring spacers that you can insert between coils without removing the spring / spring pad. Friend at work used those quite successfully on an old Datsun 300Z to correct the same problem. Dealer predicted disaster, wanted to sell him all kinds

Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end

2015-03-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Are you smarter today? --R On 3/20/15 10:03 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Heh, I paid $260 for a Holiday Inn Express in NYC last night. The room was predictably tiny. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end

2015-03-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I could even buy ya lunch at (cough, cough) Cracker Barrel on I-95 near Wilson (or Selma), NC. Wilton - Original Message - From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday,

[MBZ] OT Now this is really brilliant - floating solar panels

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Here's an idea I think we can all agree is brilliant as it solves several problems at once. Solar Power Inc. Seeks to Develop Floating Projects in U.S. byJustin Doom http://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AP-42FMk7c4/justin-doom 7:58 AM EDT March 19, 2015

Re: [MBZ] OT Now this is really brilliant - floating solar panels

2015-03-20 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎The problem with that is when you effect the water temperature with solar panels absorbing the sun's energy,  you affect climate change.  Rick PS for Rich. Did I use affect/effect correctly? (probably not)  Also suns would be plural and sun's is possessive, yes? Sent from my BlackBerry Z10

[MBZ] MBZ] ?

2015-03-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
On the phone for last coupla hours with Time Warner Cable (TWC)/ISP to secure my acct. from scammer in Singapore. 'Finally simply changed SSN last four to a new PIN. Maybe, I can sleep better tonight; going to easy chair in few minutes for nap after restless night. Wilton - Original

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So if a neighbor yells too loud that your house is on fire you dismiss him as being shrill? On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 10:51 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Actually no. As time goes on I'm less and less convinced, especially as the calls get more shrill. Curt Sent

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Actually no. As time goes on I'm less and less convinced, especially as the calls get more shrill. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Spec I have seen in the manual is center to fender lip. That is what Dave is measuring too. mine is 14.5 rear. going to 15.5 to 16 looks like if should cure the camber issue. I've seen it in the manual when looking for other things. Now I can't find it when I am looking... Murphy again.

Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end

2015-03-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
But think of all of the extraordinary and fantastic things you can do today because of it. 'Don't even hafta call a taxi - just leap to the next destination. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-03-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Exactly. From the Langley campus bookstore. --R On 3/20/15 10:22 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Culinary Institute of America? http://www.ciachef.edu On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 10:19 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have various CIA

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The heights in the TDM used to be from the ground to the top of the wheel arch. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 20, 2015, at 10:56 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Anybody know the spec or the manual section number for the measurement of the body height? I am

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
So if a neighbor yells too loud that your house is on fire you dismiss him as being shrill? Not just apples and oranges. more like apricots and rocks comparison. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS, WEATHERSBY FARM

2015-03-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, another one already. Some of you may have seen part (the 2 visitors/strangers) of this before. WEATHERSBY FARM By Wilton Strickland In January of 1944, we moved to the Thad Weathersby Farm in Franklin County, NC, between Spring Hope and Zebulon. The land on this farm was red, hard

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
A neighbor who is a conspiracy nut, says that there are Government planes flying around spreading aluminum power in the stratosphere to reflect sunlight away, thus reducing global warming. You can see them when you see a contrail that extends from horizon to horizon. The conspiracy part is that

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
While it's probably illegal to jam it, these are all operating on public unlicensed frequencies which have as their stipulation that they must not cause interference to licensed operations, and must accept any interference that they encounter. The digital codes that they employ are purposefully

Re: [MBZ] w115 transmisison

2015-03-20 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
W115 will have the tranny with a fluid coupling and four speeds. W123s have a torque converter, but still are four speeds I think. I don't believe they interchange directly, but usually it's possible to retrofit Benz trannys. Worst issue would probably be lack of room in the drive

Re: [MBZ] OT: Big chil indeed.

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Andy sez: Well, if Krakatoa blows again all bets are off - until the dust settles.. Forget the big ones. I'd bet Puu O'o has put out more pollution in the past 30 years than all the wood and fossil fuels ever burned. And that is a fairly benign volcano. When the big ones blow, as andrew

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 4:45 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Does anyone know? Peter perhaps? On a 124, is there normally a rubber shim below the rear spring? Mine has never had any since I got it. That may be the root of the problem. No, but I know where to

Re: [MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS, WEATHERSBY FARM

2015-03-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:28:02 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yep, another one already. Some of you may have seen part (the 2 visitors/strangers) of this before. Thank you, Wilton. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT: Big chil indeed.

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well, if Krakatoa blows again all bets are off - until the dust settles.. On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 7:40 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Tambora blew in 1816 which lead to the loss of family farm. Not krakatoa clay On Mar 19, 2015, at 1:01 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end

2015-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It was great to meet up with Jaime and his associate Andrew and spend a few hours talking MBs. There is some background here worth repeating: My youngest son is not a gear head, but he does love his Mercedes, and for that matter, all things MB and exotic when it comes to cars. He's been in

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I put in new shims the last time the links were replaced, along with the subframe bushings, LCAs and shocks. I could try thicker shims. I've replaced springs before, to no avail. They don't get sprung. they do crack on occasion. Spring pads can and will compress over time. I'm getting

Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end

2015-03-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Now, THAT'S a goodun! 'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 7:50 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end It was great to meet

Re: [MBZ] My florida tour has come to an end

2015-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Unlikely, we have a corporate deal that usually beats all others. Priceline usually only works if you don't need a specific hotel or can be flexible on dates. I've tried that game before. I wanted this hotel because it was close to the UN. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Anybody know the spec or the manual section number for the measurement of the body height? I am looking for the measurement from the center of the axle to the wheel arch. Dave M has a picture of 13.5 to 14, on a 500E, but He likes sportline and that is a different measurement. What I have

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes
Well, I'm going to add some stuff simply because I can't take any more of the bickering...it's making my eyes hurt as I read it.  Personally, I think the Earth may be both warming and cooling.  Why, the magnetic poles are trying to flip.  Now, if you read the science, which according to some on

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Here is a nice informational page, includes the part number for the special kit to adjust the camber: http://www.continentalimports.com/ser_ic4232.html bolt kit (part #210 330 00 18) This kit is meant for 202 and later chassis, but I'll bet it will also work on a 124 chassis. -Max

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I would like a turn at climate change theory, since it seems any crackpot with a PhD can take license to propound any theory that will generate grant money. Premise 1: Earth Magnetic pole shift is now happening. The degree of magnetic North shift has precessed at a more rapid rate than previously

Re: [MBZ] OT Now this is really brilliant - floating solar panels

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yes, just like when I fan myself. On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 11:37 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ‎The problem with that is when you effect the water temperature with solar panels absorbing the sun's energy, you affect climate change. Rick PS for Rich. Did I use

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I may have some of those bolt kits. If you use a base height of 14.5 and then use the MB chart, which in this case, (124.133) shows +30mm, it makes sense. The 14.5 +30mm gives you a ride height of about 15.7 to 16 Based on some posts from other 124 owners, the 15.5 to 16 range seems common

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Just shoot the messenger. On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 12:10 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: If he says my house is on fire but I point out its just the smoke from my wood stove am I a house fire denier? Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
If he says my house is on fire but I point out its just the smoke from my wood stove am I a house fire denier? Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
If he says my house is on fire but I point out its just the smoke from my wood stove am I a house fire denier? Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android Yep! absolutely! That is a hangin' offense! House Fire Denier! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] More on from the global warming conspiracy front

2015-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's too humane. Make him read all the climate change denyin' and gun lovin' posts on this list. On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 12:18 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: If he says my house is on fire but I point out its just the smoke from my wood stove am I a house fire

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Everything I've found in the manual for measuring chassis height calls for special tools (section 40 of the FSM). See post #4 in this thread for some ideas about making your own special tools:

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Is this your pride and joy, or a beater, or something in between? If you cannot fix it in what you think is the normal and proper way, you might consider bending the control arm. You say that the lower arm acts like it is stretched. If you arced it a bit, it would shorten the arm. The old Ford

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Yabbut then the whole system is fried. Hijacking might be easier with a more powerful control xmtr but you would have to find one that was compatible with the rcvr, there probably aren't that many frequencies and protocols. A jammer would drop it right quick but that might be illegal. --R

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I was thinking that or an EMF generator. Just point and BOOM - it drops out of the sky. Dan On Mar 20, 2015, at 5:43 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm really surprised. All the electronic brain power of this group and no one has suggested building a jamming

Re: [MBZ] 124 camber

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Does anyone know? Peter perhaps? On a 124, is there normally a rubber shim below the rear spring? Mine has never had any since I got it. That may be the root of the problem. The top has new ones with 3 nubs on it. Those were new when I replaced everything else. Overkill? I put about

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-20 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Now we are talking death and destruction by stealth... perfect... I thought I could stimulate the economy with the suggestion. On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 2:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I was thinking that or an EMF generator. Just point and BOOM - it drops

[MBZ] The Boy

2015-03-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
A former 84 300SD driver, got his first choice residency match today, Brown Univ hospital in Providence, RI, Internal Medicine. This is a Very Big Deal, and a Very Happy Day for proud parents (79 300TD, 84 300SD, 12 ML350BT) and daughter unit (84 300SD). Graduating Georgetown in 2 months, #2

Re: [MBZ] The Boy

2015-03-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
A former 84 300SD driver, got his first choice residency match today, Brown Univ hospital in Providence, RI, Internal Medicine. This is a Very Big Deal, and a Very Happy Day for proud parents (79 300TD, 84 300SD, 12 ML350BT) and daughter unit (84 300SD). Graduating Georgetown in 2 months, #2

Re: [MBZ] The Boy

2015-03-20 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes congrats. A very fine choice. He will only be a few miles from the ChowdahQ. On Mar 20, 2015 6:13 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: A former 84 300SD driver, got his first choice residency match today, Brown Univ hospital in Providence, RI, Internal Medicine. This

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