Re: [MBZ] OT gold (and everything else) is crashing

2015-08-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
A Washington Porst reporter binge-read ALL of Trump's books over a single weekend! His observtions are worth noting, since he is the likely R standard bearer. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/book-party/wp/2015/07/30/i-just-binge-read-eight-books-by-donald-trump-heres-what-i-learned/ On Sun,

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2015-08-03 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Alles.I'm in for my morning tea at 10:40 hrs. So far the car has new center bearing and mount, new flex joints and a re-positioned rear muffler hanger.I have been burning daylight at a good rate, Sir! Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 09:14:33 -0500 To:

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2015-08-03 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Sir, All vehicles functioning, or in for known repairs. No Problems or questions to report, Sir! No off topic ramblings thus far today, Sir! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Power Booster saga

2015-08-03 Thread Bob via Mercedes
A few weeks ago I mentioned I broke down on the way to my shorehouse. Since I replaced the power booster on my 78 240D before I went ahead ordered A PB from Rockauto.con,got it in a day a half .I contortingly installed it [ Dan- easy for me being 5'-6] Then I realized the check valve on

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
If my tank gets rusty/scuzzy, i swap it. You don't get much propane on the swap, but it is cheaper than buying a new tank/valve. Thereafter, it can be refilled for a full charge. All my old tanks with the old valves, I managed to swap eventually without having to buy the new safety valve.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Here's your man, Grant

2015-08-03 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
The lib/prog position on global warming has a distinct double speak tone, where science means no disagreement, no discussion allowed. \ 1984 / Animal farm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes a smart if painful move Wilton. First fire call I ever went on was propane filling tank on fire. Not pretty. Dwight On Aug 3, 2015 6:01 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Na, 'told 'em I don't give up easily; 'needed to turn that valve off before it got hot enough to blow

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You can get bottles filled but around here most people just swap theirs for a full one for about $18 or so. I guess this is a reason why charcoal is better but we use propane because it's easier. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2015, at 1:35 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Na, 'told 'em I don't give up easily; 'needed to turn that valve off before it got hot enough to blow off. After it had cooled a bit, I asked 'em to remove/disconnect the tank for me. Didn't realize I was burned a bit (very minor) until they had left and I started washing my hands to find the

[MBZ] propane

2015-08-03 Thread Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes
wilton they should NEVER have filled a tank they thought was leaking tag the tank as leaking valve and swap it at the walmart for $18 they don't care and don't fill them, they just ship them back somewhere if you tag it you are doing your job i swapped out all my old found tanks that don't

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
When i get a tank with wonky valve I swap it. Otherwise i get them filled for 15.00 at the local body shop that restored my CD. On Aug 3, 2015 9:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: You can get bottles filled but around here most people just swap theirs for a

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
Curly wrote: This was a considerably bigger propane fire, but it is why I am not thrilled about the Cathey test refrigerant in a car. From my research, even a non-flammable refrigerant can have a large flame at a leak due to the oil. But I have never tested it myself - or compared the

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
My Weber is a Spirit, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com; fmiser fmi...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 11:03 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Home Depot propane tank swaps are $18.00 around here. Speaking of which, I grilled two types of fish on my Weber Spirit propane grille tonite: bluefish draped with bacon, and a thick salmon steak/ butter. Both fresh fish came from the Great Wall Chinese market. Cooked each one in foil, and

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I took mine in the other day and the kid said it was leaking as he tried to fill it. Says my tank can't be refilled anymore. He did seem to get it about half full and they refunded my money. Half tank of propane for free, score! When it runs out I'll do a tank swap. Its 9 years old and they're

Re: [MBZ] OT: Here's your man, Grant

2015-08-03 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
CAMPAIGN 2016:Ted Cruz professes 'full-out denial' of climate changePublished: Monday, August 3, 2015 Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz said yesterday he does not believe global warming is occurring. The Texas senator said during a forum hosted by Freedom Partners, part of the Koch

Re: [MBZ] OT: Here's your man, Grant

2015-08-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
When Ted invites you to the inaugural parties be sure to think of me... On Mon, Aug 3, 2015 at 4:56 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Hahahhaha... Andrew... Thank you for being dependable. Be sure and call me this winter, when it sets new record cold, for the 4th year in a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Here's your man, Grant

2015-08-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
The lib/prog position on global warming has a distinct double speak tone, where science means no disagreement, no discussion allowed. It's also noteworthy (but not surprising) that the scientists seem to only offer solutions which increase the size of government and increase the cost of my

[MBZ] Drink more/drive morel

2015-08-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Beer byproducts could power cars in New ZealandPublished: Monday, August 3, 2015 A New Zealand-based company has developed a biofuel from ethanol made from leftover beer yeast and gasoline, calling the mixture brewtoleum. Drivers can now fill up their cars with the mixture at 60 service stations

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to the Driveway

2015-08-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Many years from now a used Mercedes with documented Dan Penoff provinence will be worth BIG $$s. On Sun, Aug 2, 2015 at 4:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It does. The interior is black. You’re talking about a lot of speakers, as this has a factory Bose system.

Re: [MBZ] That sinking (brake) feeling

2015-08-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Very funny. The car type should ALWAYS be in the subject line. On Sun, Aug 2, 2015 at 5:25 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Which car? Crosley Sport Utility! Pay attention! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
BTW, I'll find another place to fill my propane tanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 2:35 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT - a little

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, that's what I was worried about - to turn the valve off before the tank got too hot. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 2:54 PM

Re: [MBZ] Power Booster saga

2015-08-03 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Could be hoses, could be the caliper. If you were able to troubleshoot, when the caliper is locked up then you open the bleeder valve on the caliper, and if fluid comes out and the caliper un-locks, that's a pretty good indication that the hose is the problem. - Max Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] Power Booster saga

2015-08-03 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Sounds like hoses, especially if after sitting 1/2 hour the brakes are free again. I put new hoses on one 240D, and after a year, the LF was swollen shut. ATE hoses... I have not attacked the problem yet. Am just letting the car sit for now. As Mr DIllon said, open the bleeder and push

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Waytago! We are glad you are not badly burned. This was a considerably bigger propane fire, but it is why I am not thrilled about the Cathey test refrigerant in a car. https://archive.org/stream/midamericapipeli00netc/midamericapipeli00netc_djvu.txt I saw the destruction firsthand.

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Wow, very glad you weren't injured any worse! Did the firemen fuss at you for handling the situation yourself and getting burned in the process? I'll be curious to hear what caused the leak, and I totally agree with finding a different place to get your propane tank filled. Soapy water would

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-08-03 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Home Depot, self-leveling concrete? - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Aug 3, 2015 at 12:46 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I spent most of yesterday jacking Angie's parent's 150 year old house trying to level out the kitchen so we can lay tile. We bought the

[MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yesterday 'bout 5 PM, I had a few minutes of excitement after installing full, 20 # tank of propane on my Weber grille. 'Had the tank filled 2 or 3 months ago at local hardware store. 'Thought I heard it leaking at the fill/dispensing valve while the clerk lady was filling it, and asked her,

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-03 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
ATTABOY! Flammable gases are not to be taken lightly. I think you dodged one when the tank didn't explode. On Mon, Aug 3, 2015 at 1:35 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yesterday 'bout 5 PM, I had a few minutes of excitement after installing full, 20 # tank of propane on my

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2015-08-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Ahh the workday. By the time you wrote I'd already been at work for nearly 2 hours inflicting knowledge on the unsuspecting... I spent most of yesterday jacking Angie's parent's 150 year old house trying to level out the kitchen so we can lay tile. We bought the tile for them at Christmas 2013,

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2015-08-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY. WIlton - Original Message - From: Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 10:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] ? Sir, All vehicles functioning, or in for

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2015-08-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Fred Moir fredh.s...@hotmail.com Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] ? Alles.I'm in for my morning tea at

[MBZ] ?

2015-08-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
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2015-08-03 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
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2015-08-03 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
XYZ? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 09:59:07 -0400 Subject: [MBZ] ? From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: wilt...@nc.rr.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

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2015-08-03 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Up and at 'em! Daylight's aburnin'. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 9:59 AM Subject: [MBZ] ? ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Here's your man, Grant

2015-08-03 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Hahahhaha... Andrew... Thank you for being dependable. Be sure and call me this winter, when it sets new record cold, for the 4th year in a row... I'll try to feel your pain On Mon, Aug 3, 2015 at 1:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: CAMPAIGN 2016:Ted Cruz

Re: [MBZ] Power Booster saga

2015-08-03 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
If this car has a manual transmission and good parking brake, I'd be tempted to limp it home to troubleshoot / repair in comfort. Every time you apply the hydraulic brakes, you'd have to pull off and use the bleeder valve to relieve the pressure. Sounds like the brakes will stop the car just

[MBZ] OT: Here's your man, Grant

2015-08-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
CAMPAIGN 2016:Ted Cruz professes 'full-out denial' of climate changePublished: Monday, August 3, 2015 Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz said yesterday he does not believe global warming is occurring. The Texas senator said during a forum hosted by Freedom Partners, part of the Koch