Well, the great thing about climate change, or whatever term whose
existence you prefer to deny, is that the yearly procession of gulf coast
and Atlantic seaboard hurricanes has pretty much ground to a halt. Then
again, I could be wrong.
On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 8:12 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Just in case I am going to the store and buying all the bread and milk
--R
Don't forget to buy all the batteries and TP also. You'll need a 5
yr supply of TP for this (echo effect on) Storm of the century
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I'm thinking too there might have been some significant differences in
the intimate cultural exchanges (and methods thereof) you both had on
your disparate jobs.
--R
On 8/27/15 12:33 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
Ummm... not really Andrew but a nice fantasy, none the less..
Pretty
Rule#1: Never volunteer for duty in a country with a name that ends in
stan. They are all garden tour destinations.
If adrenaline is your drug, live in a foreign country while doing
clandestine work with only the cloth on your back for a support team. I
can't imagine why they might divorce.. ha.
I could do the same thing in the Peace Corps sans worry and sans glock.
On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 11:42 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
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From what I could gather from the boy, when not processing applications
in the embassy or whatever, he was out in the bush going
Thanks Dan
Good to know. Won't have part for a few days so lots of time to think
about it. Been wondering if I will wear out the hood latch cable since I
open the hood so often.
RB
On 27/08/2015 10:52 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
You just have to be really careful about hooking the
You did order the gasket for the back plate of the ip didn't you? You have to
remove the back plate to swap out the valve on those.
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On Aug 27, 2015, at 10:46 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Finally had a look at my 115 300D to see why I have
anthropogenic global cooling warming climate change disruption.
Send money for more studies and initiatives and I have a conference to
attend in Zurich.
--R
On 8/27/15 9:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
Well, the great thing about climate change, or whatever term whose
existence you prefer
1997 S420
So, this morning I pushed in the plunger to open the trunk with the car locked.
Nothing happened because the trunk was locked.
Then I hit the button on the key fob, the green light flashed, I hit the plunger
again, possibly while
the lock mechanism was in motion. The trunk didn't
Turn key to the left and pull up really hard on the trunk lid. Try it with the
key turned let and the key/cylinder pushed in, too.
Dan
On Aug 27, 2015, at 11:10 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
1997 S420
So, this morning I pushed in the plunger to open the
Uh, oh.
Wilton
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1997 S420
So, this morning I
From what I could gather from the boy, when not processing
applications in the embassy or whatever, he was out in the bush going
native, and had Mr. Glock (or one of his friends) as a partner, but
other than that, yeah, he was pretty much on his own and kinda enjoyed
his intimate cultural
Finally had a look at my 115 300D to see why I have to open the hood and
push on the stop lever all of the time.
Appears that the vacuum shutoff doodad on the end of the injection pump
has died of old age.
Put the hand vacuum pump on it directly and it did not appear to work at
all.
Ordered a
You just have to be really careful about hooking the lever that projects out of
it onto the internal injection pump linkage. Do it wrong and the pump ends up
at WOT. Not a pleasant thing.
Once you insert the lever, pull back on the whole assembly gently to determine
that it’s hooked.
At
I live in the woods, plenty of leaves around.
--R (oh look, some 3-leaves!)
On 8/27/15 9:39 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
Just in case I am going to the store and buying all the bread and milk
--R
Don't forget to buy all the batteries and TP also. You'll need a 5 yr
supply of TP
Ummm... not really Andrew but a nice fantasy, none the less..
Pretty sure the Peace Corps Manual has no sections on Clandestine
Insertion or Securing Foreign Information for Transmittal to Section
Chief.
But, if you think so, drop in to that big building at Fort Meade, just down
the road
You just have to be really careful about hooking
the lever that projects out of it onto the
internal injection pump linkage. Do it wrong
and the pump ends up at WOT. Not a pleasant
thing.
Once you insert the lever, pull back on the
whole assembly gently to determine that it's
hooked.
It’s a pretty common failure so I’m sure there are others here who have done it
more recently than I. That’s the part I recall about it that was tricky.
Dan
On Aug 27, 2015, at 12:09 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Thanks Dan
Good to know. Won't have part
I seem to recall someone talking about rebuilding their old floor jack.
My Craftsman 3-1/2 ton floor jack is leaking and the quick raise
feature no longer works. I'm sure this is far from rocket science,
but I also don't want to be without a jack for two-three weeks,
either.
Any
I seem to recall someone talking about rebuilding their old floor jack.
My Craftsman 3-1/2 ton floor jack is leaking and the quick raise feature no
longer works. I’m sure this is far from rocket science, but I also don’t want
to be without a jack for two-three weeks, either.
Any suggestions,
I have no doubt.
My biggest concern is if I can get the “quick raise” feature working again. I
suspect there are some check balls in the thing somewhere and they’re not in
the right place.
The O rings are the easy part. The O ring on the main ram is leaking, so I
know I’ll need to replace
The '87 TD is shifting properly again.Changed the trans oil and filter with the
correct Mann filter, (use anything else and you die).The filter coming out was
Meyle, origin unknown, and the oil was mostly red with some minor
particulates..While under there taking off the trans pan, I noticed
First question: Have you added fluid to proper amount?
If it's leaking and fluid level is low.. it won't pump as it should.
Next questions: Does the Craftsman site have an exploded parts manual for
the exact jack?
Parts manual?
Parts available?
If you have the parts diagram, you can see how it
No joy.
Then I got in the car to drive home, saw the switch on the dash, hit it and the
trunk lid rose.
Got out, shut it, and it opened by pushing the cylinder in.
Possible lingering problem: I thought the lock cylinder was flush with the
surrounding plastic.
Now it's recessed about 1/4
Mitch.
Duh! Forgot about suggesting the dash switch.
Yeah, that ain’t right. It should be flush.
Something’s up with the cylinder or latch.
Dan
On Aug 27, 2015, at 5:09 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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No joy.
Then I got in the car to drive home, saw the switch on
Dwight wrote:
Ok got it. I don't pay a lot of attention to them.
Where do you form your opinions or views?
mao
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Thanks, Grant.
Yes, it’s full of fluid. It leaks out of the main ram area, so I know that O
ring is shot.
Sears has a manual for it, but nothing on the inner workings of the cylinder or
valves.
There are any number of folks selling “rebuild kits” for these jacks out there,
but I wince at
Yes, probably that, and energetic gifts of good ol American industrial
products, perhaps as surprise anonymous deliveries.
--R
On 8/27/15 4:36 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
Nice phrasing intimate cultural exchange... yes.. red is positive.. black
is negative.. always wet the .. That
Nice phrasing intimate cultural exchange... yes.. red is positive.. black
is negative.. always wet the .. That kind?
On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 11:08 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
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I'm thinking too there might have been some significant differences in the
intimate
Seat gremlins: Change ALL the Fuses?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
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Be grateful for what ya got.
Yes, totally!!
I didn't ever consider it as wages I would get in the future. I
considered it a payment to the old people around that I like to listen
tell about things and form opinions for me and provide memories. If
SS plays part in demise of liberty
Max.
BTDT. No T-Shirt though.
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:06:34 -0400
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Seat gremlins: Change ALL the Fuses?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
clay wrote:
...not partial to LBJ or JFK.
JFK - I heard a non-progressive person speaking postively about tax
cuts that JFK put in to place. Further, the person recommended the
non-progressive political side adopt JFK since the progressive politic
has abandoned that name and heritage. I know
Andrew wrote:
...or whatever term whose existence you prefer to deny...
I am insulted by this derrogatory comment ;-)
mao
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On August 27, 2015 at 5:14 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Duh! Forgot about suggesting the dash switch.
Yeah, that ain’t right. It should be flush.
Something’s up with the cylinder or latch.
I swear it was all the way out before I pushed it in this
It's back to (ab)normal now.
(the auto-close isn't working, so it sits slightly ajar instead
of pulling itself tightly closed)
I pulled the cylinder out with the key, opened the trunk with the
dash switch, closed the trunk.
Now, when I open the trunk with the lock cylinder, the cylinder
stays
Grant wrote:
Any convictions I may hold can not be swayed...
Yeah, taken out of context, but...
I intend fully to allow my convictions on politics to be swayed - that
is why I want to hear ideas expressed. Both progressive and
non-progressive ideas seem worthwhile but both ideas break down as
New list:
Air blows cold.
Ran fine when parked.
Breaks work.
Hardly any rust.
Some oil loss, don't know what it would take to make run.
Translation:
[I was driving 98mph on the freeway and saw a huge cloud of oil spray
behind me in the rear view mirror, just seconds before the engine locked up
As with the 280S, it could be cured with a good OM603
New list:
Air blows cold.
Ran fine when parked.
Breaks work.
Hardly any rust.
Some oil loss, don't know what it would take to make run.
Translation:
[I was driving 98mph on the freeway and saw a huge cloud of oil spray
behind me in the
It's filthy, the dash is cracked and the wood is wrinkled,
but I bet somebody will pay $2k for it.
Mitch.
On August 27, 2015 at 9:58 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
1987 Mercedes Benz 300TD turbo diesel wagon
Mr Wilton, Sir.Thank you.
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
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Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2015 20:31:33 -0400
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CC: wilt...@nc.rr.com
ATTABOY!
Wilton
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It's got a 17 head
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It's filthy, the dash is cracked and the wood is wrinkled,
but I bet somebody will pay $2k for it.
Mitch.
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The '87 TD is shifting properly again.Changed the trans oil and
filter with the correct Mann filter, (use anything else and you
die).The filter coming out was Meyle, origin unknown, and the oil
was mostly red with some minor particulates..While under there
taking off the trans pan, I noticed
I think you may have Shah of Iran confused with Saddam of Iraq Once
Shah was deposed, he left to live in exile [then died].. Saddam is a
different chronology, different country...
On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 9:16 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I'm sure it was nice
Latest projection has moi right in the track. I realize the cone is
fairly wide, but still... the trend graphic of the center shows my vast
coastal estate to be directly in the path, like if they projected
another day or so it would be in my lap.
Guess I'll have to keep an eye on the eye.
Watch for the local news hype predicting the end of the world.
I'll bet she weakens and falls apart over the islands just like Danny.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
On August 27, 2015 7:32:47 AM EDT, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Latest projection has
I knew a guy who had been defense attache to Tajikastan or one of
those garden spots, back in the early 90s. He could speak rooshan like
a native. He was a pretty crazy guy, Navy SEAL or something who got
into that side of the bidness. He had some crazy stories about the
fun times in Tstan.
Just in case I am going to the store and buying all the bread and milk
--R
On 8/27/15 7:35 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
Watch for the local news hype predicting the end of the world.
I'll bet she weakens and falls apart over the islands just like Danny.
ATTABOY!
Wilton
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Subject: [MBZ] was 300TD woes.
The '87 TD is shifting properly
On Aug 26, 2015 6:16 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
how often do you see a LWB on the street?
I think I've posted this before but I saw one in Beijing a while back.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oisj0f90ruopjcz/DSCN4632.JPG?dl=0
At first I assumed it was just an old
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